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Fountain
Minnesota
"SINK
HOLE CAPITAL OF THE U.S.A."
The most dominant land form in this area is
the sink hole. These "holes" can be seen in and
around Fountain, many of which have been filled or modified
in size and shape. Sink holes, caves, and caverns form in the
limestone bedrock that lies immediately beneath the fertile
soils. The sink holes are formed by slow dissolution as
ground water interacts with the limestone, forming a mild
acid. The acidic water, in turn, will cause caverns to form
in natural occurring joints in the bedrock. A sink hole can
be viewed at the entrance to the City of Fountain (Highway
52) near the welcome sign. There is also a viewing platform
near the Root River Trail Head.
VISITORS TO
OUR CITY WILL ENJOY:
* Touring the Fillmore County History Centre and Museum.
The Historical Centre is home to one of Southern Minnesota's
largest collections of antique agricultural equipment, from
vintage tractors to rare hand-made wooden tools. A variety of
rooms accenting different settings throughout time. The
centre also houses the Bernard H. Pietenpol, known as the
"Grandfather of the experimental air craft", 1932
model Sky Scout airplane and hangar. an original one-room
country school, furnished with artifacts which were once used
in Fillmore County, an extensive genealogical library is also
located in the Museum.
* Park Area -- adjacent to the Trail Head -- Picnic
Shelters, Play Ground, Volleyball and Ball field.
* Biking, Hiking, Roller Blading and Cross Country Skiing
on the paved Root River State Trail.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
* Bed & Breakfasts
* Restaurants -- Ice Cream Shoppe, Fresh home-made award
winning pies, down home cooking, grill cuisine, and pizzas. A
little something for any palette.
COME, JOIN US
FOR OUR SPECIAL EVENTS
* Fountain Trail Days -----
JUNE 9,10,11, 2006----- Featuring crafts, games, mini tractor pullhorse pull, dance and grand parade. Lots of fun for everyone.
For more information, call or write:
CITY OF FOUNTAIN
PO Box 115
Fountain, Mn 55935
507/ 268-4923
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