Preston's rich with History

Preston, the county seat of Fillmore County is a vibrant and peaceful family-friendly community which is home to many invigorating activities in southeast Minnesota's Historic Bluff Country.

Preston was founded by John Kaercher in 1853. The location was desirable as the Root River afforded opportunities for Mr. Kaercher to establish his two flour mills along the river and offered abundant supplies of timber, water power, stonework and railway services. Preston is named after the town's first postmaster, Luther Preston, a good friend and employee of the city founder, John Kaercher.

Located in the "Driftless Area" of the state, the Preston area was untouched by glaciers and is now a mecca of karst geology, hardwood forests, abundant wildlife, and numerous springs, brooks and streams.