Harkin Store, County Highway 21, eight miles northwest of New Ulm, Minnesota

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Harkin Store
Cutting wood near Harkin Store in West Newton, 1905
Harkin Store interior
City/locality- State/province	West Newton, Minnesota
County- State/province:	Nicollet County, Minnesota
State/province:	Minnesota
Country:	United States
Year built:	1867
Historic Function:	Business
Current Function:	Museum
First Owner:	Alexander Harkin
Notes:	Minnesota Historical Society Site operated by Nicollet County Historical Society

The Harkin Store was built by Alexander Harkin in the 1870's, when West Newton Township had a post office, sawmill, grist mill, hotel, and other businesses. Harkin served as justice of the peace, coroner, and postmaster, among other positions.

Contents 1 Memories and stories 2 Badges 3 Photo Gallery 4 Related Links 5 Notes

Memories and stories

Badges

This place is part of the Minnesota Historical Society's Historic Sites tour

Photo Gallery

Related Links

Harkin Store Historic Site

West Newton Township, Minnesota Place Names

Finding Minnesota Harkin Store

Notes