Harmony in Fillmore County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Historic McMichael Grain Elevator Preservation Project
a project of the Harmony Area Historical Society 501 (C)(3)
Photographed by McGhiever, October 5, 2025
1. Historic McMichael Grain Elevator Preservation Project Marker
History of the Harmony McMichael Grain Elevator
Built (circa 1879) for the A. & T. McMichael Grain Co. of McGregor, Iowa
The company owned and operated several grain elevators and warehouses in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and North & South Dakota.
Included the elevators in Preston, Mabel, and Canton, Minnesota
Elevators needed near railroads to process and store grain and move it to large freight cars for transportation
Purchased by Joel Wolsted in 1914
Later operated by his son Rod Wolsted as Harmony Feed and Fuel
Gifted to the City of Harmony and the Harmony Area Historical Society by Jeff and Barb (Wolsted) Soma of Harmony Agri-Services Inc., in 2019
Of historical significance to agricultural and economic development of Fillmore County and the state of Minnesota
Critical to Harmony's development and a monument to the community's agricultural history
Mission Statement:
The Grain Elevator Project will:
Help preserve the historic structure of the elevator and its historical context
Highlight the significance of agriculture to Harmony and our area
Offer a valuable future
this page online
Create an attractive entrance to Harmony at the juncture of three highways
Place the grain elevator on the National Register of Historic Places
A collaborative effort with:
Harmony Area Historical Society
City of Harmony
Owner of Harmony Agri-Services
Interested community members and organizations
Local businesses
Area agricultural partners
Harmony Area Community Foundation
Minnesota Historical Society
Arlin Falck Foundation
Erected by Harmony Area Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 43° 33.371′ N, 92° 0.606′ W. Marker is in Harmony, Minnesota, in Fillmore County. It is at the intersection of Main Avenue N. (County Road 44) and U.S. 52, on the right when traveling south on Main Avenue N.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Main Avenue N, Harmony MN 55939, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Minnesota and in Greater Rochester.
Photographed by McGhiever, October 5, 2025
2. McMichael Grain Elevator and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Let's Have "Harmony" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Let's Have "Harmony" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Let's Have "Harmony" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Let's Have "Harmony" (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Let's Have "Harmony" (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Let's Have "Harmony" (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Let's Have "Harmony" (about 600 feet away); The Heritage of Downtown Preston (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harmony.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
