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The vision of the History Center of Olmsted County is to encourage the exploration of history. In 1926, it was established by Burton Eaton to collect, preserve and interpret the history of Olmsted County. The center now serves the southeastern Minnesota region and Olmsted County with programs, events, exhibits, archives, and a research center.

It is the owner and operator of five historic properties and buildings; two of these are on the National Registry of Historic Places. The organization is assisted by the Olmsted County Genealogy Society and maintains a partnership with the Mechanical History Round Table, among others.

1195 West Circle Drive SW - Rochester, MN 55902, Phone: 507-282-9447

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