Mower County

The history of Mower County, Minnesota, is the story of its people-their dreams, their hard work, their joys, and their disappointments. It is the story of the Native Americans who built mounds and lived in villages along the shores of the lakes. It is the story of the early pioneers who braved the hot, sticky summers and the sub-zero winters. It is the story of the merchants, who believed in the future of these small farming communities, and the entrepreneurs, who platted sites for new villages.

These stories are told here with the help of over 200 vintage prints and photographs from each of the twenty townships that make up Mower County. In these townships, many communities have developed over the years. Some lived only a short time, dying out because they were bypassed by the railroads that crossed Southern Minnesota, or because the villages could not attract settlers. Those that survived grew, and to this day provide homes for descendants of the earliest pioneers, as well as newer residents, who were drawn by industry or the beauty of Southern Minnesota.

Author: Mower County Historical Society
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 07/03/2002
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.48w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780738519920

About the Author
Mower County Historical Society: - Mower County, Minnesota has been designed by the Mower County Historical Society as a tour-guide, both past and present, to the area's historic rural communities and its thriving county seat, Austin. No matter which section of the county you choose, in these pages you will find photos that represent the people, the landscape, the economic purpose, and the lifestyles of each township. We hope you enjoy your trip!