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THE ‘LOST TOWNS’ OF MARTIN COUNTY<br />
Gone but not forgotten, the<br />
nine ‘Lost Towns’ are recognized<br />
via his<strong>to</strong>rical markers throughout<br />
the county.<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> the dedication of the<br />
<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> His<strong>to</strong>rical Society,<br />
these former communities<br />
will be remembered by future<br />
generations, and visi<strong>to</strong>rs can<br />
trace these ghost <strong>to</strong>wns with the<br />
organization’s <strong>to</strong>ur map.<br />
They include Manyaska,<br />
established in 1899 and once a<br />
prosperous shipping point for<br />
lives<strong>to</strong>ck and grain, the <strong>to</strong>wn of<br />
De So<strong>to</strong>, named for a Spanish<br />
explorer, and Tenhassen, a former<br />
bustling settlement where only<br />
its cemetery remains.<br />
FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO DOWNLOAD THE MAP, VISIT THE MARTIN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY<br />
ONLINE AT www.Fairmont.org/mchs<br />
Veterans<br />
Do you know about the PACT<br />
ACT and other Benefits?<br />
<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Veteran’s Services<br />
507-238-3220<br />
<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> His<strong>to</strong>rical Society’s<br />
Pioneer Museum & Pioneer Parsonage<br />
MUSEUM HOURS:<br />
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon & 1:00 pm-4:30 pm<br />
Saturday & Sunday by appointment<br />
<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>’s<br />
His<strong>to</strong>ry Is Alive<br />
304 E. Blue Earth Ave. | Fairmont, MN<br />
(507) 235-5178<br />
Email: mchsfairmont@gmail.com<br />
www.fairmont.org/mchs<br />
www.fairmontarealife.com<br />
Barber Shop Display<br />
The most recent addition is<br />
The Snake Cobra Attack Helicopter 327<br />
Memorial is Located at<br />
507 Winnebago Ave. Fairmont, MN<br />
The <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans Memorial Committee<br />
was formed <strong>to</strong> provide funding for Veteran’s<br />
memorials in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
The current project is erecting a veteran’s memorial <strong>to</strong> all<br />
<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans located in the county seat.<br />
Post Cards are available at various Locations<br />
in <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
@mcvmproject - www.mcvm.org<br />
<strong>Martin</strong> <strong>County</strong> Veterans Memorial<br />
P.O. Box 623 - Fairmont, MN 56031<br />
QUESTIONS? Call Doug Landsteiner at<br />
(507) 238-3220<br />
#OnlyinFairmont<br />
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