Waverly Township near Trimont in Martin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
North Star
August 14, 2023
1. North Star Marker
Inscription.
North Star. . This community was settled by people of German descent. A creamery was built in 1894 and a general store in 1895 or 1896. The North Star Post Office was established in Sec. 22, Waverly Twp. and moved to the store in 1898. An ice house, church, parsonage, telephone company and several homes were also part of this thriving trade center. The post office closed in 1904 after Welcome (8 miles SW) began a rural mail route. The general store closed about 1910. The exact date of the founding of the "German Evangelical Peace Congregation," more commonly known as the North Star Church, is unknown. Services were held until 1923. The building was demolished in 1937. All that remains today of this lost town is the cemetery. For more information visit the Martin County Historical Society/Pioneer Museum in Fairmont.
This community was settled by people of German descent. A creamery was built in 1894 and a general store in 1895 or 1896. The North Star Post Office was established in Sec. 22, Waverly Twp. and moved to the store in 1898. An ice house, church, parsonage, telephone company and several homes were also part of this thriving trade center. The post office closed in 1904 after Welcome (8 miles SW) began a rural mail route. The general store closed about 1910. The exact date of the founding of the "German Evangelical Peace Congregation," more commonly known as the North Star Church, is unknown. Services were held until 1923. The building was demolished in 1937. All that remains today of this lost town is the cemetery. For more information visit the Martin County Historical Society/Pioneer Museum in Fairmont.
Erected 2001 by Martin County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 43° 45.648′ N, 94° 34.111′ W. Marker is near Trimont, Minnesota, in Martin County. It is in Waverly Township. Marker is on 190th Street, 0.2 miles east of 150th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. 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 10 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 16, 2023.
