MCHS Books - Category 1 

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Chain of Lakes County: An Illustrated History of Martin County

$25.00; $31.00 if mailed

Done in 2007 by author Dennis Hoefs in conjunction with MCHS this illustrated book beautifully articulates the story of our county from Pioneer times to the Present. Several historic pictures bring the exciting and interesting history of Martin County to life!

Welcome: A Century of Memories

$20.00; $26.00 if mailed

This book details the interesting history of Welcome, MN! It was put together in 1990 during Welcome's centennial celebration. It has a wealth of information and pictures to help welcome you to Welcome!

Martin County Centennial Celebration

$5.00; $8:00 if mailed

The Official Program & Souvenir Booklet for Martin County's Celebration of the 1949 Minnesota Territorial Centennial


Granada: The Friendly Village Celebrating 100 Years!

$20.00; $26 if mailed

A history of Granada, MN (1888-1988) put together for the town's centennial celebration!

The Power of Gratitude

$20.00; $26.00 if mailed

This book by Pat Garry reflects on the lives of his parents, Michael & Elizabeth Garry, and the values of Gratitude that he learned from them growing up in Martin County

Interlaken Ballroom: Remembering South Central Minnesota's Rock N' Roll Years, 1964-1977

$20.00; $26.00 if mailed

Noted Author Tom Tourville's historical index on the bands of 60s and 70s that played Martin County Venues such as the Interlaken Ballroom, the Fairmont Youth Center, and the Fox Lake Ballroon


Legacy of Faith: History of the Catholic Presence in Fairmont

$20.00; $26.00 if mailed

A refreshed version Michael Garry's illuminating history on the Catholic Church's presence in Fairmont from 1872-1992 including topics like the St. Paul's Convent School, the  Knights of Columbus, and more!

The Story of Interlaken Park

$10.00; $13.00 if mailed

A wonderfully interesting history on Interlaken Park, Martin County's Resort of the Past, as written by Tom Arneson

From County Meath to Martin County: Three Generations of Michael Garry Families 1858-2018

$20.00; $26.00 if mailed

A history of the Garry Family's history, from their roots in Ireland to their impactful lives in Martin County


Warfare on the Minnesota Prairie

$20.00; $26.00 if mailed

Michael Garry's gripping history of the events that precipitated the US-Dakota War of 1862 and how Martin County was involved and effected.

Martin County Postmasters and Post Offices

$5.00; $8.00 if mailed

A brief history on the different Post Offices that existed in Martin County and the Postmasters that ran them.

A Country Doctor Goes To War

$20.00; $26.00 if mailed

The story of "Doc" Thayer, a  small town, country doctor from Martin County, who answered the call to defend his nation in World War Two. Written by Tamara Thayer, his granddaughter.