HALBSTADT AREA HISTORICAL SITE
1879 - 2005
In the late 19th century our ancestors settled this land, with the promise of freedom to worship God, and the hope of owning their own land. With a great faith in God and a strong determination, the prairie soon became a garden of neat farmsteads and fields of lush crops.
Churches and schools were built for worship and learning. A store, post office, blacksmith shop, garage, and transfer were established to fulfill their material needs, and a credit union was organized in 1943 for financial need.
To provide entertainment for both young and old, this community center including baseball, skating and curling facilities was built.
But as the years passed, fewer farmers with larger equipment were able to work the land, and many left the area to seek their fortune elsewhere. Better vehicles and roads made travel much easier, so more business was being done in the large centers, and the Halbstadt businesses were gradually shut down.
We hope this monument will be part of keeping the spirit of Halbstadt alive in our memories.