The public is invited to drop by the Le Sueur County Historical Society’s Genealogy Center in Elysian, Minn. on the 4 th of July. The Center, located at 301 NE 2nd St. will be open that day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Author, educator and LCHS President Bryce Stenzel will be on hand to share some of his fascinating historical knowledge. Stenzel has been known to channel his inner Abe Lincoln – especially on national holidays. The July 4 event is also a great chance to visit the gen

Members of the Le Sueur County Historical Society elected a new face to its board of directors at the organization’s annual meeting on April 28. Paula Cihla-Sexton of Montgomery was chosen by popular vote and will take the seat formerly occupied by Mike Fredrick. Paula CihlaSexton is a Minnesota historian, genealogist, and community leader born and raised in Lonsdale and now based in Montgomery. She is President of the Montgomery Historical Society, a Board Member of the Minn

An election of five seats on the LCHS boar of directors will take place at the Society’s annual meeting April 28. To be on the board you must be over the age of 18 and a LCHS member in good standing. Our Society thrives on active member participation and a seat on the board is a great place to start. Please consider throwing your hat into the ring. A meeting of the Society’s Nominating Committee will take place in late March. All LCHS members are welcome to attend. At this me

Calling all those interested in Kilkenny history… LCHS has been contacted about interest in starting a Kilkenny Historians Group. The...

All members of the Le Sueur County Historical Society are invited to attend the Society’s annual meeting on April 22. The event will take...

Margaret Traxler (left) unveiled a memorial plaque in her honor at a special ceremony on Oct. 20 at the Le Sueur County fairgrounds in Le...

Another article showing the roof being added to the Ottawa Church.

A photo showcasing the new roof on the Ottawa Methodist Church

An article about the Ottawa Sone Church restored belfry and some of the photos.

This article features information about the efforts to restore the Le Center schoolhouse.

This article features some photos from inside the historic one-room Le Center schoolhouse after celebrating 150 years.