Atlas and Farm Directory with complete survey in township plats of Fillmore County Minnesota. Contains plats of all townships with owners names; maps of the State, United States, and World; an outline map of the county showing location of townships, villages, schools, churches, railroads, streams, county roads, wagon roads, cemeteries etc. Compiled from latest data on record. Published by The Farmer; the oldest farm publication in the State; published every Saturday, established in 1882. A Journal of Agriculture, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Service garage and oil station in Rushford in winter scene with vehicles and employees posed for the picture. Automobile and implement warehouse and garage is on the right. Visible advertising signs include United States Tires, International Harvester Farm Machines Sales and Service, New Navy Gasoline, and Dodge Brothers Approved Service Station.
John Eggen and Son's, Farm and Home Show display featuring three automobiles. One car is hidden from viewing by a covering to be removed later at the new Ford debut during the event.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Fillmore County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Laura Deering shares information about her research investigating the Underground Railroad in Southeast Minnesota. The Whitewater State Park Oral History project began in 2017 to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of the State Park.
The front side of "Minnesota Bike Map East" contains the map of the southeastern quadrant of the state, from Elmore to Royalton, a legend, a small map of native vegetation in the state, and an article about bicycling safety and security. The back side contains the map of the northeastern quadrant of the state, from Royalton to Baudette, and a legend. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
The front side of "Minnesota Bikeways: Map 44 Southeast Minnesota" contains a legend of signs and symbols, the larger bikeways map, and the map index. The back side contains: a list of county, municipal, federal, and state parks, state forests, and state rest areas; a "potpourri" article; and inset maps of Winona, La Crosse, Rushford, Chatfield, Preston, and Onalaska. MnDOT's bikeway maps serve as a reference guide illustrating major historical and cultural points of interest in Minnesota, public park lands and facilities, equipment, and safety information. They also depict road analyses for bicycle travel, location of paved road shoulders and off-road bikeways, and controlled access roads where bicycles are prohibited. There are 54 maps in the Statewide Series (1979-1983), 4 maps in the Statewide Quadrant Series (1986-1993), and 2 maps in the Metro Series (1989). Legislatively mandated, these maps were prepared as convenient guides to help bicyclists select their routes. Each map is unique and signifies a historical reference to the state of bicycle facilities at the time of publication.
Contributing Institution:
Minnesota Department of Transportation, MnDOT Library
Served in the Minnesota Legislature: House 1961-1966 (District 1); House 1967-1968 (District 1A). For biographical information, see the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library database at: http://www.leg.mn/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=13154
Standard Atlas of Fillmore County Minnesota including a plat book of the villages, cities, townships, schools, churches, railroads, streams, roads, cemeteries of the county. Map of the State, United States, and World. Farmer's Directory, Reference Business Directory, and Departments devoted to general information. Analysis of the system of the U. S. land surveys, and digest of the system of civil government.
