Blue Earth County’s Main Streets
Determining the look of a main street one hundred years ago, fifty years ago, or even ten years ago [...]
Remembering Butternut
How many small towns have been planned with great hope, served a community for several years, and then gradually [...]
The History of the Rapidan Dam
The Rapidan Dam has been a local landmark since 1910. Learn more about the history of the area and [...]
We Bought A House!
In November of 2021, the Blue Earth County Historical Society shared our BOLD vision to expand the History Center. [...]
Washburn Corners
Could you find your way to Washburn Corner? Or perhaps you remember a sign for Duroc Jersey – Hogs. [...]
Mankato’s Nickname
Key City was the nickname for Mankato for many years, and can still be found in the names of [...]
The Farmer’s Market in Mankato
An old-fashioned farmer’s market, sponsored by the Old Town Neighborhood Association, began operation on a Saturday in early July [...]
Cray Revisited
Whoever thought of moving a 40 ton, 20,000-bushel capacity elevator along country roads, and across a narrow bridge over [...]
Cigar Making
Prohibition, World War I, and nationwide advertising put an end to cigar making in Mankato, according to Joseph Bienapfl, [...]
The See Scout
Believe it or not … a homemade boat weighing thirty-three tons, named the See Scout, was once launched unto [...]