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Etta C. Ross Memorial Library Museum, Blue Earth, MN

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Etta C. Ross Memorial Library Museum

A former memorial library in Blue Earth that now houses Faribault County history collections, run by the county historical society.

405 E. 6th St., PO Box 142 Blue Earth, MN 56013 · Blue Earth, MN

About Etta C. Ross Memorial Library Museum

The Faribault County Historical Society has operated this former library building in Blue Earth as a museum since its 1989 opening. Its holdings include historical records, books, photographs, military items and artifacts covering the county's history. The building was dedicated in 1904 by William Ross as a memorial to his wife Etta, a Blue Earth teacher and civic leader who was among the founders of the local Chautauqua Society. The city gave the building to the historical society, along with funds for restoration and upkeep. Her journal from 1883 to 1903 was later adapted into a book by her granddaughter.

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  • #Faribault County
  • #memorial library building
  • #historical society
  • #Blue Earth

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