Rice Lake and its surrounding area were popular among early Indians for the abundance of good hunting and the wild rice that grew in the shallow lake waters. Women of the Winnebago tribe harvested the rice even after the first white settlers . . . — — Map (db m196833) HM
The First National Soil Conservation District Field Day and Plow Matches were held here on September 6, 1952. Over 125,000 spectators saw demonstrations of new methods and new techniques for soil conservation during the event. The presidential . . . — — Map (db m114960) HM
Dedicated to all Veterans who have honorably served past present and future Dear Veterans, Those of us who have not served will never fully understand the sacrifices youve made both in times of peace and of war. We will never fully . . . — — Map (db m306818) WM
Recognized as a local landmark since its construction, the Kasson Water Tower looks over the community. In 1895, 25 residents petitioned the Village of Kasson to erect a waterworks system inside the village limits. In June of that year, the council . . . — — Map (db m235300) HM
The 1st Freedom Rockฎ in Minnesota rolled into Kasson on July 4th, 2018. The 17 ton rock, donated by Brooks Excavating, found a home next to the Kasson American Legion Post #333. With artwork created by 'Ray Bubba' Sorensen II, this is the 5th Rock . . . — — Map (db m232540) HM
Dedicated to those who served
This memorial presented by the Dodge County Council of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliaries
Dedicated November 11, 1992 — — Map (db m289493) WM
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom.
This monument honors, recognizes, and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving . . . — — Map (db m289141) WM
This building was built in 1856 as a hotel by John B. Hubbell who was one of the founders of Mantorville.
It replaced the original log Hubbell House built in 1854, the year Mantorville was incorporated.
Erected 1998 by the Hubbell . . . — — Map (db m295143) HM
Cabin or House? In the frontier of the mid-1800s, a three-story log structure like this would have been considered quite luxurious. To our twenty-first century eyes, it is a cramped and uncomfortable little cabin. Given the size of the . . . — — Map (db m293002) HM
John Hischi founded the Dodge County Brewery in May of 1857. This establishment was located on Fifth Street West near the 1918 Opera House, making this business the oldest microbrewery in Minnesota. One year later, Hirschi sold the business to . . . — — Map (db m297579) HM
Mantorville schools began teacher training or normal training in 1913. Young women, having completed at least three years of high school, could prepare for teaching in rural schools through this type of program. Often Normal Schools evolved into . . . — — Map (db m288211) HM
The Restoration House was purchased by the Mantorville Restoration Association (MRA) in 1963 from the Wytaske Estate for $1700.00. It was in serious need of restoration and repair. MRA members volunteered their time and talent to restore it in . . . — — Map (db m294160) HM
Changing the Land Changes the River
Over the past 150 years we have changed the landscape to create cities and farms. These changes increased how much water runs off the land. More runoff means more erosion, pollution, . . . — — Map (db m299879) HM
Bill Patterson sitting on the porch. He owned the Doig House from 1963 to 1986.
In the early days of building Wasioja, town founder Curtis Moses recruited Andrew and Alexander Doig, Scottish immigrant brothers and . . . — — Map (db m285951) HM
This small limestone building was built in 1855. It is most well known as the last remaining Civil War recruiting station in Minnesota. The Wasioja Grange and Old Settlers Society were instrumental in its preservation in the 1960s. A . . . — — Map (db m287744) HM
The Wasioja Baptist Church, erected in 1858, was built by pledges and barters during a nationwide economic recession.
In Wasioja's earliest days, its first ten families organized a congregation for themselves. In the summer . . . — — Map (db m286434) HM
When the Civil War began in 1861, Minnesota was the first state to offer and send troops to aid the Union cause. In April 1861, this building was converted to use as a recruiting station. Recruits from the Wasioja station, numbering over 200, . . . — — Map (db m114961) HM
First, second and third grades, 1896
Wasioja's ambitious pioneer citizens established its first school in 1856 in a small wood frame building. But within two years, town leaders recognized the need for a permanent school. . . . — — Map (db m287263) HM
The role of buildings in the development of a community and their significance in history is amply pointed out by the history of this structure. Anxious to promote the growth of the newly formed town, the citizens agreed to provide the Free Will . . . — — Map (db m115028) HM
