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Early Winters in Fayette County History Described
The piece recalls harsh winters faced by Fayette County settlers, noting 1885-86 with seventy freezing days and a waterless landscape, and the 1854-7 blizzards that buried ground four feet deep with three crusts. It recalls transport perils, high travel costs, and depictions of deer slaughter, plus long journeys in snow. It contrasts past water scarcity with today’s wells and windmills, and reflects on timber, barns, and farming resilience across generations.
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Galuiuns
Minnesota
Dauth
Hatting
Thig
Chickasaw
Bradford
Chickasaw County
Willaanstown
Bane Bronson
Williamstown
Prederickaberg
West Union
Frederickberg
Turbanks
Vermont House
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Volga
Crane Creek