Our Resources
If you are able to visit our museum, you are welcome to conduct your own research with our materials. Otherwise, our staff can conduct research for you at a rate of $10 per hour. Below are just some of the resources we have available for research:
If you are able to visit our museum, you are welcome to conduct your own research with our materials. Otherwise, our staff can conduct research for you at a rate of $10 per hour. Below are just some of the resources we have available for research:
Newspapers Preserved on Microfilm
Newspapers Preserved on Microfilm
Heron Lake Guardian, 1880-1893
Heron Lake Guardian, 1880-1893
Heron Lake News, 1889-1980
Heron Lake News, 1889-1980
Jackson County Times, 1897-1913
Jackson County Times, 1897-1913
Jackson Republic, 1891-1934
Jackson Republic, 1891-1934
Jackson Pilot, 1891-1985
Jackson Pilot, 1891-1985
Lakefield Standard, 1891-1985
Lakefield Standard, 1891-1985
Lakefield Herald, 1895-1904
Lakefield Herald, 1895-1904
Okabena Press, 1918-1919; 1926-1978
Okabena Press, 1918-1919; 1926-1978
Additional Research Materials
Additional Research Materials
Plat Books and Maps
Plat Books and Maps
Extensive Collection of Local Obituaries
Extensive Collection of Local Obituaries
Local and State Censuses Preserved on Microfilm
Local and State Censuses Preserved on Microfilm
Genealogical Files
Genealogical Files
Cemetery Records
Cemetery Records
Library of Local Publications
Library of Local Publications
High School Yearbooks
High School Yearbooks
Artifacts
Artifacts
The Jackson County Historical Society also boasts a collection of over 25,000 cataloged items including 3D objects, textiles, photographs, and archival materials that help tell the story of Jackson County.
The Jackson County Historical Society also boasts a collection of over 25,000 cataloged items including 3D objects, textiles, photographs, and archival materials that help tell the story of Jackson County.