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Chubb House
209 Lake Ave, Fairmont, MN

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Built by Dr. O. P. Chubb from bricks fired locally from clay from the banks of Buffalo Lake near Fairmont, in 1867. It housed several owners but stood idle for some time until volunteers couldn’t bear the thought of the place becoming a parking lot. So in 1992 the concerned volunteers formed the Martin County Preservation Association and began restoring the home. Restoration is now almost complete.

Fairmont Opera House
45 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN
(507) 238-4900
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This magnificent building was erected in 1901. For over 70 years it was used for the benefit and entertainment of the community until its doors were locked and it was destined to be demolished. Fortunately, in the early 1980’s, it was taken over by several concerned citizens and once again is standing tall and proud as the “Jewel of the Prairie.”

Heritage Acres
507 Lake Ave, Fairmont, MN
Jerry Simon at (507) 238-4645 or Norma Brolsma at (507) 764-3531
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This is a Agricultural Interpretive Center. Community events and festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Tours by appointment are conducted through yesteryear’s Pioneer Village.

Historic Post Office
57 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN

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This beautiful building was built in 1925 for a Post Office and used as such for about 70 years. Upon the relocation of the Post Office into a new facility in 2001, the building was purchased and converted into beautiful office spaces.

Martin County Court House
201 Lake Ave, Fairmont, MN

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This site was initially a stockade providing safety to the local citizens against Indian uprisings. It was called Fort Fairmont. The present Court House was built in 1906. Especially noteworthy are the upper level murals and artistic construction. It is considered one of the Top 10 most beautiful courthouses in Minnesota.

Martin County Historical Society
304 E Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN
(507) 235-5178 ‎
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The Martin County Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum is open all year, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as, Saturday and Sunday by appointment or for special tours. There is no charge for admission, but donations are accepted.

The Pioneer Museum features many artifacts from Martin County’s history including a Wooton Desk, a 1923 American La France fire truck, a pioneer home display from the turn of the 20th century, a school room from the past, a military room, and many other artifacts representative of local history on the three floors of what was once a school.

Research can be conducted in a state of the art research library completed in 2003. Some of the research materials available include microfilmed county newspapers and bound newspapers dating back to the 1870’s, obituary records, cemetery records, family histories, high school yearbooks, phone directories, and city directories.

The Martin County Historical Society features preservation workshops and open houses throughout the year, as well as, providing a location for groups to meet. If your group would like a meeting location, whether it is a noon luncheon or an evening meeting, please contact us to arrange a time. For more information contact Martin County Historical Society, 304 East Blue Earth Avenue, Fairmont or call 507-235-5178. Email us at mch@frontiernet.net or visit our website at www.co.martin.mn.us/mchs

Red Rock Center for the Arts
222 E Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN
(507) 235-9262
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Designed by Minnesota architect Harry W. Jones for the First Church of Christ Scientist in 1898. It was constructed of Sioux red quartzite. It has 19 beautiful stained glass windows. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Truman Historical Museum
109 W Ciro St, Truman, MN
(507) 776-7889
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Hours of Operation:

Friday: 1:00pm-4:00pm (weather permitting) or by chance on other weekdays.

For an appointment, call 507-436-5505 or 1-703-303-3324

The museum will also open by appointment for tours and classroom visits. Donations are always appreciated and much needed to continue operation.