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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Entrepreneurs attempted to make lignite a Luther industry

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Three hotels operated at Marden in the 19th century

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Donkey baseball was popular attraction in mid-20th century

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

East Luther native had remarkable career in Oregon

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Major storm struck Wellington County in July 1870

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Orton woman tried to poison thieving school children a century ago

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

German immigrant Bill Geiger prospered in Fergus

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Farmers political picnic in 1897 featured notable speakers

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Does anyone remember the old Wellington County Police Association?

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Turnout in municipal elections was frequently low in the 20th century

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Effective local government began with Baldwin Act in 1849

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Beatty firm marked 60th anniversary with big celebration in 1934

by Wellington Advertiser