Historic Chippewa City was begun in 1965 with the preservation of a rural school house. Since that time, 23 buildings have been moved in from throughout the county or built on site to form this historic village. Some of the buildings that can be seen are: the Millinery and Dress Shop, the Print Shop, the Law Office, the Fire Department, and the Post Office. Brought to Historic Chippewa City in 1975, the Post Office was the original Reeser Post Office located three miles northeast of Watson. Built in 1870 by Hans O. Lund, the Reeser Post Office served the Watson area until 1880 when a post office was established in Watson. Inside a hand made loom and post office boxes, donated from the Watson Post Office, are on display.
Location:
PO Box 303, 151 Pioneer Drive, Montevideo Minnesota 56265
Telephone
320-269-7636
Other History nearby:
(Montevideo) Historic Chippewa City
(Morton) Lower Sioux Agency History Center
(Granite Falls) Yellow Medicine County Historical Museum
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04/19 Coming to The Montevideo area
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Craft Brew Fest Winnebago MN June29 Craft Brew Fest is a festival dedicated to the enjoyment of craft beer. Over 50 different beers from some great craft breweries will be available for sampling.
Henderson Sauerkraut Days Henderson MN June28-30 Activities include a Car Cruise, Tractor Ride, Kiddie Parade, Car Show, Softball Tourney, Miss Henderson Coronation, Mini Rods, Live Music Outdoors, Cabbage Toss, World Champion Kraut Eating Contest.
Sidewalk Arts Festival Sioux Falls SD September7 The Sidewalk Arts Festival is the Sioux Salls region's largest one day outdoor festival. Held each year in historic downtown Sioux falls, the festival fills Phillips Avenue from 9th to 14th streets, draws 65,000 visitors and showcases 375 fine art, folk art, and craft booths.
Pioneer Days Albany MN September13-15 Featuring Year of the TRACKS! Construction Equipment and Snowmobiles!
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