Fairmont in Martin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Pioneer Memorial Drive / Fairmont
July 30, 2022
1. Pioneer Memorial Drive Marker
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Pioneer Memorial Drive, also, Fairmont. .
Pioneer Memorial Drive. This bridge and road marks the original route into Fairmont in the 1800's. The numerous lakes and streams made the entry difficult for travelers on horseback and on foot. In 1869 a wooden bridge was built in this location by Dr. O.P. Chubb who was also an engineer. This wooden structure was later replaced in 1915 by O.C. Gould, a five generation concrete construction company, with the present concrete bridge. This route connected with what was locally known as the "Jackson Road". This street was renamed Pioneer Drive in 1998 to reflect the historical significance of this road., In 1915 a private group of citizens known as the Ladies Cemetery Improvement Association and local organizations took it upon themselves to build a sidewalk from the town along this route to Lakeside cemetery. The deteriorating condition of the blocks in 1996 prompted the Fairmont Early Riser's Kiwanis Club, the Martin County Historical Society and the Martin County Preservation Association to lead the effort of local citizens and organizations to preserve this part of Fairmont history., The names of those individuals, organizations and memorials given in memory of Fairmont citizens who donated funds for the restoration were imprinted in the sidewalk along with the original names during the restoration in 1998. They represent a wide range of community support much like the community spirit of the pioneers who built this community.,
Fairmont. 1600's thru the mid 1800's - Several Indian communities lived around the lakes 1838 Arrival of the first fur traders 1856 Arrival of the first settlers 1857 Community of Fairmont organized 1862 Fort Fairmont was built at the site of the present courthouse 1869 Original bridge built by Dr. O.P. Chubb 1915 Cemetery sidewalk built 1998 Restoration and rebuilding of sidewalk, This area and sidewalk has been restored for the enjoyment of the citizens of Fairmont and surrounding areas.
Pioneer Memorial Drive
This bridge and road marks the original route into Fairmont in the 1800's. The numerous lakes and streams made the entry difficult for travelers on horseback and on foot. In 1869 a wooden bridge was built in this location by Dr. O.P. Chubb who was also an engineer. This wooden structure was later replaced in 1915 by O.C. Gould, a five generation concrete construction company, with the present concrete bridge. This route connected with what was locally known as the "Jackson Road". This street was renamed Pioneer Drive in 1998 to reflect the historical significance of this road.
In 1915 a private group of citizens known as the Ladies Cemetery Improvement Association and local organizations took it upon themselves to build a sidewalk from the town along this route to Lakeside cemetery.
The deteriorating condition of the blocks in 1996 prompted the Fairmont Early Riser's Kiwanis Club, the Martin County Historical Society and the Martin County Preservation Association to lead the effort of local citizens and organizations to preserve this part of Fairmont history.
The names of those individuals, organizations and memorials given in memory of Fairmont citizens who donated funds for the restoration were imprinted in the sidewalk along with the original names during the
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restoration in 1998. They represent a wide range of community support much like the community spirit of the pioneers who built this community.
Fairmont
1600's thru the mid 1800's - Several Indian communities lived around the lakes
1838 Arrival of the first fur traders
1856 Arrival of the first settlers
1857 Community of Fairmont organized
1862 Fort Fairmont was built at the site of the present courthouse
1869 Original bridge built by Dr. O.P. Chubb
1915 Cemetery sidewalk built
1998 Restoration and rebuilding of sidewalk
This area and sidewalk has been restored for the enjoyment of the citizens of Fairmont and surrounding areas.
Location. 43° 39.522′ N, 94° 28.121′ W. Marker is in Fairmont, Minnesota, in Martin County. Marker is on Pioneer Drive, 0.1 miles north of West Lake Avenue (Interstate 90B), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairmont MN 56031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the Singing Oak (approx. ¼ mile
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2022. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 31, 2022.
