Meetings are the first Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Depot Museum and Riverfront Center, 304 Fillmore St E
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Preston Historical Society is to identify and save the history and culture of the Preston area, so we can enjoy our past and preserve it for future generations.
A little bit of Preston history
Preston was founded by John Kaercher in 1853. The location was desirable as the Root River afforded opportunities for Kaercher to establish his flour mills along the river. The area offered abundant supplies of timber, water power, stonework, and railway service. Preston is named after the town’s first postmaster, Luther Preston, a good friend and employee of Mr. Kaercher.
Today Preston, the Fillmore County Seat, is a friendly community of 1,350 located in the Root River Valley. Preston offers a peaceful, small town atmosphere close to many interesting and recreational activities in southeast Minnesota’s Historic Bluff Country.
Located in the “Driftless Region” 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.
Become a part of Preston history today! Purchase a custom engraved brick to help support the new Depot Museum and Riverfront Center (DMRC). These also make great gifts, any time of the year.
**To have a brick placed on the DMRC portico by the Grand Opening during Trout Days, orders must be received by February 26. Order forms are available at F & M Community Bank or at the link below.
Use the link below to print the order form, or email prestonhistoricalsociety@prestonmnhistory.com to request one be mailed to you.
Preston Historical Society
PO Box 138, Preston, MN 55965
www.prestonmnhistory.com
prestonhistoricalsociety@prestonmnhistory.com
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