Historical Markers and War Memorials in Fairmont, Minnesota
Fairmont is the county seat for Martin County
Fairmont is in Martin County
Martin County(18) ► ADJACENT TO MARTIN COUNTY Blue Earth County(31) ► Faribault County(5) ► Jackson County(6) ► Watonwan County(8) ► Emmet County, Iowa(5) ► Kossuth County, Iowa(1) ►
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Chubb House
Built in 1867 by Dr. Orville P. Chubb, this is the oldest brick house still standing in Fairmont. The bricks were "burnt" of clay from Buffalo Lake in Martin County. It is a tribute to the strength, beauty and vitality of our . . . — — Map (db m237402) HM
This boulder marks the site of
Fort Fairmount
Built during the Sioux Indian Uprising
1862
By Co. A 25th Wisconsin volunteers under Major Jeremiah M. Rusk
and is
dedicated to the pioneers
who faced the dangers of frontier life . . . — — Map (db m205059) HM
Known also as Chain of Lakes post, was a substantial log stockade of the present Martin County court house grounds.
It was built in September 1862 for defence against the Sioux and was garrisoned by volunteers and troops of the 25th . . . — — Map (db m205131) HM WM
Pioneer Memorial Drive
This bridge and road marks the original route into Fairmont in the 1800's. The numerous lakes and streams made the entry difficult for travelers on horseback and on foot. In 1869 a wooden bridge was built in this location . . . — — Map (db m205132) HM
According to tradition, there once lived a famous singer among the Sisseton Sioux, who inhabited this then wilderness area - their chief village being on the east bank of Lake Sisseton. Famous throughout the Sioux nation, he wove into exquisite song . . . — — Map (db m237410) HM
Center Chain, once the cultural center of the county, was the first settlement in Martin Co. It was located on the east bank of Iowa Lake. Fairmont residents fled here for safety during the Indian scare of 1857. The post office was in existence from . . . — — Map (db m230857) HM
