ROCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LUVERNE, MN

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The Rock County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Luverne, Minnesota that aims to preserve and share the history of Rock County and its surrounding areas. The society was established in 1936 and has been actively collecting and preserving artifacts, photographs, documents, and other historical materials related to the area's history.

The society's main museum is located in the historic Rock County Courthouse building, which was built in 1892 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum features exhibits on local history, including displays on Native American cultures, pioneer life, agriculture, military history, and more. The museum also houses a research library with a collection of books, journals, and other materials related to local and regional history.

In addition to its museum and library, the Rock County Historical Society also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and special exhibits. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter and maintains a website with information on upcoming events, membership, and volunteer opportunities.

Overall, the Rock County Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of Rock County and its surrounding areas. Through its collections, exhibits, and programs, the society helps to promote an understanding and appreciation of the area's rich and diverse history.

ROCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LUVERNE MN. US MID #8402700413

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Sand train A pair of former CN SD40-2Ms 87 and 77 lead an EE sand train at Corson, S.D.
Tri-State Marker - SD/MN/IA I went out late hoping to capture the aurora borealis. Unfortunately, the forecast had been too optimistic and the lights were a no-show. While I waited, I tried to be artistic and capture the Tri-State Marker. I used my iPhone flashlight to light up the monument while my camera did a long exposure. I wish I could say I captured some great shots, but truthfully I didn't. In fact this crappy shot was the best out of all the photos I took that night. I tried to fix the worst of the graininess and play up the colors, but ended up with this. The Tri-State Marker was first erected in 1859 but has undergone iterations ending with this small landmark. The precise spot where South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa meet is out in the county highways intersection just slightly south and east of the marker. The surrounding landscape is rural, with very gently rolling hills. Farms are visible in all directions.
Ellis & Eastern, Corson EE SD40-2Ms 87 and 77 lead 20 sand cars as it approaches the I90 overpass at Corson, S.D.
Ellis & Eastern, Corson A Ellis & Eastern sand train, led by a pair of ex CN SD40-2Ms, heads west from the plant at Corson on BNSF's Corson Sub.
2020-11-06 15-59-20 Panorama_DxO A gentle bend in a road going uphill to the east. This is north of Corson, SD.
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2020-10-09 07-34-56-Pano More information about this bridge can be found at: <a href="http://bridgehunter.com/sd/minnehaha/bh36206/#Map" rel="noreferrer nofollow">bridgehunter.com/sd/minnehaha/bh36206/#Map</a>

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ROCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
123 N FREEMAN AVE
LUVERNE
MN
56156-5615

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MID # 8402700413
Name ROCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name ROCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 411441481
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.655478, -96.209571
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 133
US Census Tract: 570300
US Census Block: 3038