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Historic Homes & Buildings

Chubb House (circa 1867)
209 Lake Avenue • Fairmont, MN 56031
507-235-8585
Situated on a hill overlooking Lake Sisseton, the Greek Revival-style Chubb House is the oldest brick house still standing in Fairmont. Built of brick made from the banks of Buffalo Lake, this was the home of Dr. Orville Chubb, the first county physician. The Chubb House is available for tours, meetings, dinners, rentals or for "high tea." map
Fairmont Opera House (circa 1901)
45 Downtown Plaza; P.O. Box 226 • Fairmont, MN 56031
507-238-4900
The completely restored Fairmont Opera House is listed in the National Registry of Historic Sites. One of the few remaining opera houses in the Midwest, it is home to the Civic Summer Theatre and Children's Theatre and host to events throughout the year. map
Martin County Courthouse (circa 1906)
507-238-3126 or 507-235-8585
Listed in the National Registry of Historic Sites, the Classical-style Martin County Courthouse's first story is built of Marquette rain-drop sandstone from Michigan with its second and third stories built of Buff-Bedford limestone from Indiana. The Martin County Courthouse is open to the public during the week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. map

Fairmont Library
110 North Park Street • Fairmont, MN 56031
507-238-4207
The Fairmont Library is normally opened on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, 5:00 p.m. on Fridays and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. more...

Martin County Historical Society's Pioneer Museum
304 East Blue Earth Avenue • Fairmont, MN 56031
Located in the Former St. Paul's Convent School
507-235-5178
A large collection of Indian relics spread over eight display areas, country school and other memorabilia can be seen year-round Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Visitors are also welcomed by appointment or for special tours on Fridays and Saturdays. more... map