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MN Buffalo Ridge series [The To and From] [Gibbon, MN] [Pipestone National Monument] [Blue Mound State Park] [Morton, MN Monuments]

Gibbon is situated along the Western edge of the Sibley County boarder. This small town of just under 800 has character much like others in the region. Most notable is its village hall that was built in 1895 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cyndie and I spent some time wandering about inDiana and Lyle Bad Dog Antiques and Other Attractions (1059 1st Avenue Gibbon, Minnesota 55335). This place definitely had some character. The proprietor was very proud of his wife’s enormous collection of watercolor paint tins. It was quite large. I never knew people collected such things. I guess you can collect just about anything.

The state bank sign also caught our eyes; not only for it’s eye-catching sea foam green color, but also it’s simple and clean design.

This is an absolute site to see. The $10/hr./photographer for private deck access just off the water was more than worth it.

swandeck — View from the Private Observation Deck

Reservations: Rich Thurman | 201 Mississippi Drive | Monticello, MN. 55362 | richthurman@fnmmail.com.

There is a public area to observe the swans adjacent to the residence with the private deck if you would rather go that route – Monticello Swan Park. Either way, please consider making a donation to carry on what Sheila Lawrence stared.

Between my two camera’s I have a little bit over 1000 frames to look through. I’ve gotten better at trashing the obvious non-winners. Here are the 37 frames I kept.