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. [...]
Cray Revisited
Whoever thought of moving a 40 ton, 20,000-bushel capacity elevator along country roads, and across a narrow bridge over [...]
Minneopa State Park
The area around Minneopa Falls became a state park in 1906. However, it had been a popular recreational area [...]
The Sport of Hunting
Hunting as a sport has been a long tradition in the United States and the world. Mr. W.G. Gresham, [...]
Blue Earth County during World War II
Most of us have heard about the rationing of gas and sugar during World War II. We may know [...]
The Blue Earth County Historical Society Founders
In October 1901, a group of dedicated individuals gathered to discuss the forming of the Blue Earth County Historical [...]