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Rockford, Minnesota

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    • Executive Director
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    • Our Partners
  • Rockford Area History
    • Artifacts/Memorabilia
    • Businesses
      • Rockford Drive Inn
    • Churches
    • Government
    • Greenwood
    • Maps
    • People
      • Memorial Day Spotlights
        • Aaron Sprague Ames
        • Albert E. Hohenstein
        • William Henry Hopkins
        • Armin Christ Lieder
        • Fredrich Mutterer
        • Walter Mutterer
        • Benjamin Smith Parmeter
        • Harvey (Spud) Schulze
        • Lillian Walker
        • Others
      • Stork Family Papers
    • Pop Culture
      • Past Stories – Tidbits
    • Railroad
    • River
      • Bridges
      • Floods
    • Schaar Photo Collection
      • 1880 Photos
      • 1890 Photos
      • 1900 Photos
      • 1910 Photos
      • 1920 Photos
      • 1930 Photos
      • 1940 Photos
      • Unknown
    • Schools
    • Sports
  • Ames-Florida-Stork House
    • Visit the House
      • Public Hours
      • Public Tours
      • Book a Tour
      • Rockford Walking Tour
    • History of the House
      • About the Families
        • Ames Family
        • Florida Family
          • Diaries
        • Stork Family
      • About the Collections
    • The Beginnings
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Donations
    • Memberships
  • Events
    • Privy Dig 2019
    • Thousand Hearts – Crow River Serve Day 2020
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
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Learning, Sharing & Celebrating Minnesota History

Rockford Creamery

Rockford Area History

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Rockford Area History
Ames-Florida Stork House

Ames-Florida-Stork House

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Ames-Florida-Stork House

The 1965 Flooding of Crow River at Rockford

In 2019 – 2020, RAHS collected memories of the 1965 flooding of the Crow River here in Rockford.  The projected was funded by a MN Small Legacy Grant.  It’s an enjoyable, and somewhat surprising look at a piece of our history.

Read the Collection of Memories

WANTED: Your Stories

When you are asked to describe the history of your town what comes to mind? Is it the people, or buildings or maybe organizations or could it be something else? In 2023 the Rockford Area Historical Society will be making an extra effort to listen to your stories and fold those pieces into others we have recorded. Our goal is to raise the awareness and knowledge of the Rockford area prior to WWII. Pictured is a baseball uniform wore by Butch Quady that was donated to the Rockford Area Historical Society. From this donation we learned much about Butch, who was born in 1899. Butch played town team baseball for Rockford and a few other towns pitching until he was in his 50’s. Besides baseball, Butch was an amazing boxer and was a pilot. What stories do you have that should be shared and passed onto future generations? Preserve these stories and local history by contacting us at storkhouse@cityofrockford.org

Thank you!

RAHS Board of Directors

Kevin Koehler, Bonnie Maue, Annette Tryon, Michelle Bartlett, James Eldien, Doug White, Marsha White, Nikki Nute, Jeff Nute and Perry Buffie


Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are essential to the Rockford Area Historical Society. Whether you enjoy gardening, working with people, doing research, or are interested in serving on the organization’s Board of Trustees, there are plenty of volunteer options available. The assistance volunteers give allows the Historical Society to provide visitors with an exceptional experience. Opportunities are available weekly, monthly or seasonally.

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Upcoming Events

August 10, 2024 @ 2pm

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July 4, 1900 Rockford Parade

January 31, 2025

Sharing a photo taken by William Wallof on July 4th, 1900 in Rockford that is part of the archives included…

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Herman Mutterer Farm 1920’s

January 9, 2025

Sleighs were used often in the winter to transport people and products. The Rockford Mercantile Store in Rockford sold sleighs,…

Herman Mutterer Farm 1920’sRead More

Bridge Street 1935

December 8, 2024

View looking west on Bridge Street towards downtown Rockford. The building on the left on the east bank of the…

Bridge Street 1935Read More

Henry Mack Shoe Store circa 1875

November 13, 2024

Henry Mack arrived in Rockford prior to 1868 when he purchased a lot on the Mill Block facing Main Street…

Henry Mack Shoe Store circa 1875Read More

Johnson Brothers Bank circa 1905

November 13, 2024

The Johnson Brother’s store did well, and the brothers (Frank & Chester Johnson) added to their businesses with a meat…

Johnson Brothers Bank circa 1905Read More

Peter Miller – Civil War Veteran

June 6, 2024

Elmwood Cemetery in Rockford, Minnesota is the final resting spot of more than 60 Civil War veterans. There are an…

Peter Miller – Civil War VeteranRead More

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