The Beginning
Stewartville was founded in 1857 as a small prairie village. There were three streets off of Main Street – Lake, Center, and Church. During this period the cornerstone of Stewartville was the mill built on the banks of the river. When the railroad come through town, Stewartville grew as a regional farming and industrial center. Lake Street became the premier residential address. “Silk Stocking Row” was the home of doctors, lawyers, and entrepreneurs.
via http://www.stewartvilleheritagehouse.com/about-us.html
Notable Residents
- Jill Billings, Wisconsin State Assembly
- John Paul Goode, a geographer and cartographer
- David C. Hodge, president of Miami University
- Jason Hammel, half of Indie-Pop duo Mates of State
- Richard Warren Sears, founder of Sears, Roebuck & Company
via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewartville,_Minnesota
Photos & Documents
Browse historical document and photos from the Stewartville Historical Society and Stewartville Public Library.