Fillmore County, Minnesota
Founded: Fillmore County was established March 5th, 1853.
History:
Fillmore County was named after President Millard Fillmore who served his presidency from 1850 to 1853.
The county seat is located in Preston, the shire town of Fillmore County.
The city of Chatfield is split between Fillmore and Olmsted County.
This part of the state lies in the [...]
Archive for October, 2007
County of the Week – Fillmore
October 31, 2007So you think you’re a Minnesotan? Top 150 things to do, 31-40.
October 22, 2007The Holiday season will soon be upon us, and the list of things to do just keeps getting bigger! Thanksgiving is only about a month away. enjoy your last month before time slips away!
40. Rake a pile of leaves and spend hours jumping in them
39. Carve a jack-o-lantern with your children, and make sure to [...]
County of the Week – Faribault County
October 12, 2007Faribault County, Minnesota
Founded: Faribault County was established on February 20th, 1855
History:
· Named for Jean Baptiste Faribault, who was a trader with the Dakota.
· Faribault moved to Minnesota in 1803 and was the first white settler to practice agriculture in the [...]
So you think you’re a Minnesotan? 150 things to do in Minnesota, 41-50
October 11, 2007Wow! What a change in weather, just last week it was warm and sunny, and now I’m pulling out all of my jackets! Since it is cold out most of the time in Minnesota, there are an abundance of activities to partake in. Be sure not to miss out on the fun! If you have [...]
The Minnesota Statehood Stamp
October 9, 2007The secret is finally out!
Last Saturday, October 6th, the curtain was pulled and the design for the Minnesota Statehood Stamp was reveled. The Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission, along with the United States Post Office, traveled down to Winona State University for a celebration in honor of the Statehood Stamp. The new Science Laboratory [...]
