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History of Rochester, (Olmsted County) MinnesotaOur database does not include an historic photo for Rochester, (Olmsted County) Minnesota, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:John Willis Baer Biography John Willis Baer, secretary, was born on a farm near Rochester, Minn., March 2, 1861. The first eighteen years of his life were spent in Cleveland, Ohio, where he acquired a good elementary education. In 1879 he engaged in newspaper work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and in 1881 was employed with the Van Dusen elevator company, Minneapolis. In 1890 he was elected to the secretaryship of the United States Society of the Christian Endeavor, and at the general convention at St. Louis in June, 1890, was largely instrumental in making the gathering a notable success. The secretary's office was established in the general rooms of the United States society at Boston. |
Minnesota Facts: Olmsted County Facts: Seat: RochesterEstablished: 1855 Formed from: Unorganized Territory
Rochester is situated 312 meters above sea level. |
