Preston in Fillmore County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Jesse Potter Nehring

Photographed by McGhiever, October 5, 2025

1. Jesse Potter Nehring Marker

Inscription.

"In memory of

Jesse Potter Nehring M. D.
who practiced medicine in this area from August 10, 1930, to January 25, 1967. His devoted service to his patients and his notable contributions to the care of the sick and to this community will be forever remembered."

"This plaque is placed here by the residents of Preston and the surrounding area."

Erected by the residents of Preston and the surrounding area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 43° 40.202′ N, 92° 5.011′ W. Marker is in Preston, Minnesota, in Fillmore County. It is at the intersection of St. Paul Street SW and Fillmore Street W., on the right when traveling south on St. Paul Street SW. The marker is in front of the Preston Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 St Paul Street NW, Preston MN 55965, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Minnesota

and in Greater Rochester.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Driftless Area — Bluff

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Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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 walking distance of this marker: Preston Public Library (here, next to this marker); The Milwaukee Road in Preston / A Day on the Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Heritage of Downtown Preston (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Preston: Area Attractions (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to Preston (approx. ¼ mile away); Agriculture and Angling (approx. ¼ mile away); Preston All-Wars Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Preston Overlook (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Preston.

Jesse Potter Nehring Marker (on stele at left) in front of the Preston Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, October 5, 2025

2. Jesse Potter Nehring Marker (on stele at left) in front of the Preston Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.