Hutchinson in McLeod County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Horticulture Building
Fairgrounds History
Photographed by McGhiever, August 10, 2024
1. Horticulture Building Marker
The Horticulture Building was built in 1927.
It was a unique building with a center courtyard that had a pond and fountain - an attraction that many enjoyed.
The food displays were included in this building, along with grains, crops, flowers and hobby craft.
At the new Century Avenue site, the building is 48'x160' and included all horticulture, crops, foods and the DNR fish exhibit.
Erected 2018 by the McLeod County Fair.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 44° 52.305′ N, 94° 23.013′ W. Marker is in Hutchinson, Minnesota, in McLeod County. It can be reached from the McLeod County Fairgrounds midway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 840 Century Avenue, Hutchinson MN 55350, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Administration (within shouting distance of this marker); 4-H Cafι and Exhibit Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Cattle/Agribition (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Barn (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
More about this marker. The QR code simply goes to mcleodcountyfair.com
Photographed by McGhiever, August 10, 2024
2. Horticulture Building and Marker at the McLeod County Fairgrounds
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
