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Annandale in Wright County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

State Farm

Built: 1960's

 
 
State Farm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2022
1. State Farm Marker
Inscription.
As one of the newer buildings on main street, this building's history is still being crafted. However, it has proudly served tenants with a long tenure. Until the 1960s, this lot was vacant and grass could be found growing in this location. Individuals have shared stories of remembering this open space and sitting with their family dog or playing catch here. In the early 1960s the lot was developed by Virgil Johnson who constructed the building as a barber shop. After moving from across the street to this location, Johnson ran his barber shop for a couple of years prior to his death.

In 1978 State Farm Insurance began operating and serving clients in this location, with Larry Miller leading the office. Miller's office maintained the small town charm while offering services from State Farm Insurance. In the mid 1980s, a fire next door threatened the building. There was minor damage from the smoke and water, but major structural damage was avoided, thankfully. As the business grew, Miller added on to the rear of the building providing more room for their staff. Serving for over 25 years, Miller retired and sold the business
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David Burd moved State Farm Insurance about a block down on main street, and Grey Duck Screen Printing began serving customers in 2018. With a focus on custom clothing and designs, customers are able to wear clothing that was printed or designed locally by Kindra Liebhard and her family.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
 
Location. 45° 15.799′ N, 94° 7.475′ W. Marker is in Annandale, Minnesota, in Wright County. It is on Oak Avenue North (State Highway 24) just south of Cedar Street West, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level at the southeast corner of the subject building, facing Oak Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Oak Avenue North, Annandale MN 55302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Marker detail: State Farm Agency • (1978-2017) image. Click for full size.
2. Marker detail: State Farm Agency • (1978-2017)
Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Annandale World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away); The Fair Haven Fort (approx. 5.9 miles away); Kingston Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.3 miles away); Maine Prairie Corners (approx. 10.7 miles away); Exploring The Mississippi Headwaters (approx. 11.1 miles away); The Dustin Massacre (approx. 13.7 miles away); Wright County Centennial Elm Tree (approx. 13.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annandale.
 
State Farm Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 2, 2022
3. State Farm Marker
(marker is mounted near south [left] edge of the storefront facade)
Marker detail: Vacant Lot & Building Next Door image. Click for full size.
4. Marker detail: Vacant Lot & Building Next Door
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 8, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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