The largest fundraising event for the Rockford Area Historical Society of the year. Four live bands with no cover charge. Starting at 4pm local favorite Shane Martin starts the event …
Rockford Baseball very early 1900’s
Rockford, Minnesota had organized baseball teams as far back as 1875. This one of the earliest team photos we have, no names are known. If you are able to help …
John Parmeter 1890 Rockford Baseball
This is the earliest known picture of an identified Rockford baseball player. The portrait is of John Parmeter who lived in Rockford until 1898. John was born in 1860 in …
2022 Rockford Memorial Day
In 2022 the Rockford Area Historical Society has increased the number of memorial plaques to 56 placed at Elmwood cemetery this year. The purpose of these are to provide additional …
Rockford Area Historical Society Showcase – at the Rockford Business Expo
The Rockford Area Historical Society will be having an EXTRA-large display at the Rockford Business Expo on April 9th. On display will be highlights of our research on the evolution …
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Greehling Saw Mill
East of Rockford in Greenwood township the Greehling family had farmed since the 1860’s. Ed Greehling was born in 1887 growing up on his father August Greehling’s farm. Pictured L-R …