Fountain, Minnesota: Two-Headed Calf, Padlock of Viking Leif Ericson
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Fillmore County History Center
- Address:
- 202 County Rd 8, Fountain, MN
- Directions:
- In the museum at the Fillmore County History Center. On the south edge of town, on the south side of County Rd 8 just east of its intersection with US 52.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 9 am - 4 pm (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 507-268-4449
- Admission:
- Museum: free; Genealogy Lib. $5
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The freak (dead) calf was donated by a local farmer in 1996. The celebrity Viking padlock is estimated to be a thousand years old and was owned by another local farmer, who used it to lock his barn.
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Two-Headed Calf, Padlock of Viking Leif Ericson
This unassuming building hides tens of thousands of items donated from the surrounding community. It's a must-stop if you are at all interested in history, gadgets, or just want to be entertained. They have an amazing tractor collection, and a wood-burning pickup truck.
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