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[[Image:Harmony, Minnesota signpost.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Harmony, [[Minnesota]] signpost]]
[[File:2009-0528-Harmony.jpg|thumb|Main Avenue, Harmony]]
[[File:2009-0528-MN-IA10-Harmony-church.jpg|thumb|upright|Greenfield Lutheran Church]]
'''Harmony''' is a city in [[Fillmore County, Minnesota|Fillmore County]], [[Minnesota]], [[United States]]. The population was 1,080 at the 2000 census. The town bills itself as the "Biggest Little Town in Southern Minnesota" and features the largest [[Amish]] community in the state.
[[Image:Harmony, Minnesota signpost.JPG|thumb|Harmony, [[Minnesota]] signpost]]
'''Harmony''' is a city in [[Fillmore County, Minnesota|Fillmore County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 1,020 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="2010 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|work=American FactFinder|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=27 April 2011}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The town bills itself as the "Biggest Little Town in Southern Minnesota"<ref name="exploreharmony.com"/> and features the largest [[Amish]] community in the state.

==History==
Harmony was founded in 1880.<ref>{{cite book|last=Upham|first=Warren|author-link=Warren Upham|title=Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance|url=https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog|year=1920|publisher=Minnesota Historical Society|page=[https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n212 193]}}</ref>

Amish came to Fillmore County in 1974 from [[Ohio]], seeking cheaper land.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Harmony is located at {{coor dms|43|33|37|N|92|0|35|W|city}}. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of 1.1&nbsp;[[square mile]]s (3.0&nbsp;[[km²]]), all of it land.
Harmony is located at {{Coord|43|33|37|N|92|0|35|W|type:city}}. According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.13|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-13}}</ref>

U.S. Highway [[U.S. Route 52 in Minnesota|52]] and Minnesota Highway [[Minnesota State Highway 139|139]] are two of the main routes in the community.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]][[Geographic references#2|<sup>2</sup>]] of 2000, there were 1,080 people, 477 households, and 299 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 948.9 people per square mile (365.8/km²). There were 500 housing units at an average density of 439.3/sq&nbsp;mi (169.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.28% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.56% of the population.
|1900= 517
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|1940= 890
|1950= 1022
|1960= 1214
|1970= 1130
|1980= 1133
|1990= 1081
|2000= 1080
|2010= 1020
|2020= 1043
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
There were 477 households out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.75.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-11-13}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,020 people, 479 households, and 273 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|902.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 541 housing units at an average density of {{convert|478.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.3% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 1.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.0% of the population.


In the city the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.
There were 479 households, of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 53.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 33.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,080 people, 477 households, and 299 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|948.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 500 housing units at an average density of {{convert|439.3|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.19% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.46% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.28% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 477 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $30,260, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $22,768 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,859. About 8.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,260, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $22,768 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,859. About 8.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.


==Arts and culture==
=Schools=
Fillmore Central School District (#2198) is a public district that has one school in Harmony, the High School (9-12th grade). The Elementary (PK-4th grade) and the Middle School (5-8th grade) are located in nearby [[Preston, Minnesota|Preston]]. Fillmore Central's total enrollment for the school years of 2005-2006 are 641 students. Their predicted enrollment is 604 students for the school years of 2006-2007.


===Museums and other points of interest===
The Amish are the focal point of local tourism & shopping with many Amish owned businesses in the surrounding area.


The [http://www.jemmovies.com/ JEM Theatre], a movie theater built in 1940, is the only one operating in Fillmore County. There are three antique shops in town. Generations of Harmony- A 50 dealer mall on hwy 52- North side of town. OLD Crow Antiques on hwy 52/corner of Main-A house full of primitives & garden decor(w/a Furniture warehouse on Main st).I Love Antiques-on South Main across from the bank- a traditional antique store.
=Tourism/Recreation=

Harmony is often the starting point for a tour of Amish country and several companies provide guided tours, wagon rides and sleigh rides. The Harmony-Preston State Trail connects the town to the renowned [[Root River (Minnesota)|Root River]] Trail system. The JEM Theatre, a recently renovated movie theater originally built in [[1940]], is the only one operating in Fillmore County.
Nearby [http://www.niagaracave.com/ Niagara Cave] is one of the largest [[cave]]s in the Midwest, and is rated among the top 10 best caves by various nationally recognized organizations. [[Niagara Cave]] features a {{convert|60|ft|m|adj=on}} [[waterfall]] in the largest room in the cave, 200 feet below ground level.<ref name=WPA>{{cite book |author=<!--The Federal Writer's Project--> |orig-date=1938|date=1985 |title=WPA Guide to Minnesota |url= |publisher=[[Minnesota Historical Society]]|location=[[Saint Paul, Minnesota]] |pages=369 |isbn=0873517121}}</ref> It also has ancient [[fossil]]s embedded in limestone that predate the [[dinosaur]]s, and a [[wedding chapel]] where there have been over 400 [[wedding]]s performed since it opened. Outside the cave there is a [[gift shop]], {{convert|10|acre|m2}} of picnic grounds, an 18-hole mini golf course, and a sluice box where people can mine for [[Gemstone|gem]]s and fossils. The cave, containing 5 miles of passageways, was accidentally discovered in 1926 by a local pig farmer. It has been open to the public since 1933.<ref name=WPA/>
===Niagara Cave===

Nearby Niagara Cave is one of the largest [[cave]]s in the Midwest and features ancient [[fossil]]s older than some [[dinosaur]]s, a 60 foot [[waterfall]] in the largest room in the cave, and a [[wedding chapel]]. There have been over 400 [[wedding]]s in the cave since it opened. Outside the cave there are ten [[acre]]s of [[camping]] grounds, a sluice box where tourists can mine for [[Gemstone|gem]]s and fossils, and a [[gift shop]] with a selection of toys for children. There are also [[precious stone]]s and large polished fossils.
Harmony is the southern terminus of the Harmony-Preston Valley segment of the [[Blufflands State Trail]]. The Harmony-Preston State Trail connects the town to the renowned [[Root River (Minnesota)|Root River]] Trail system.


===Amish===
===Amish===

====Lifestyle====
In 1974, [[Amish]] from [[Wayne County, Ohio]] started a new settlement near Harmony. They belong to the [[Swartzentruber Amish]] affiliation, which are much more conservative than most other of the Old Order Amish affiliations. The total population of the Amish community near Harmony is about 1000 people. Besides farming they operate low-tech businesses, that produce and sell furniture, baskets, rugs, quilts, jams, baked goods and cashew crunch. The Amish are the focal point of local tourism attraction and shopping, with many Amish-owned businesses in the surrounding area.<ref>[http://amishamerica.com/minnesota-amish/ "Minnesota Amish" at amishamerica.com]</ref>
The main [[transportation]] for the Amish is [[horse and buggy]]. They do not own [[automobile]]s but will hire someone to drive them when it is necessary. Families do not use [[electricity]] in their homes.

====History====
== Education ==
Amish came to Minnesota because in [[Wayne County, Ohio]] in the 1970s they were becoming over-populated. They could buy land around here for $300-$700 an [[acre]]. Before that they had many hardships and moves since they came from [[Europe]]. They broke away from the [[Mennonites]] in 1693. Their founder was Jacob Amnan, a [[Switzerland|Swiss]] Mennonite [[bishop]].
Fillmore Central School District (#2198) is a public district that has one school in Harmony, the High School (7-12th grade). The Elementary (PK-4th grade) and the Middle School (5-6th grade) are located in nearby [[Preston, Minnesota|Preston]]. Fillmore Central's total enrollment for the school years of 2005-2006 are 641 students.
====Housing====

The buildings on an Amish [[farm]] are white. They have a [[windmill]] which is used for powering the water supply. The farmers grow or raise most of what the family eats. Crops are harvested by horse-drawn equipment, as [[gasoline|gas]]-powered [[tractor]]s are not used. The wives often tend a family garden to grow fruits and vegetables and [[canning|can]] foods for the winter months. Because of the high cost and shrinking availability of land, some Amish have gone into trade or taken jobs in factories in town.
The Harmony Public Library is the [[public library]] in Harmony.<ref>Address: 225 3rd Avenue SE, Harmony, MN 55919. Phone number: 507-886-8133</ref> It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.<ref>[http://www.selco.info/ ''Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)'']</ref>
====Education====

Amish students attend a one-room schoolhouse until they are in eighth grade. The teacher is an|unmarried Amish woman. The children are taught [[English language|English]] at school, but among each other they speak [[Pennsylvania Dutch]] church sermons are given in [[German language|German]].
====Clothing====
==Notable people==
*[[Tami Hoag]], author<ref>{{cite book |title=Rochester Sesquicentennial Authors: catalog of authors, past and present, with Rochester Connections |last=Fosdick |first=Carol |year=2004 |publisher=Author Recognition Committee for Rochester's Sesquicentennial |location=Rochester, Minnesota |page=19}}</ref>
The Amish sometimes use bright colors for things like [[towel]]s and [[blanket]]s or [[barn]]s but they do not use bright colors on their clothing. They wear [[teal]], [[green]], [[navy blue]], [[burgundy]], [[brown]], and [[black]]. [[Buttons]] are used only on small girls' [[Dress (garment)|dress]]es non-[[beauty|decoratively]]. They instead prefer hook and eye closures, [[safety pin]]s, and straight pins. Women wear [[cape]]s and clothing with [[Collar (clothing)|collar]]s or [[lapel]]s. Their preferred [[footwear]] is black shoes and they do not wear jewelry.

Men and boys sometimes wear narrow standing collars with a hook and eye and heir undergarments and trousers have button closures. The boys that aren't toilet trained wear dresses. Their [[trousers|pants]] and [[jacket]]s are [[denim]]. A man with no [[beard]] is a [[bachelor]] and a man with a long beard is married. If the beard is worn trimmed and only covering the jaw line, this means that the man is [[baptism|baptized]].
==See also==
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* [[Canton, Minnesota]]

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}} <!-- for current and future use if material is uploaded -->
*[http://www.harmony.mn.us/ Harmony] official town website
*[http://www.harmony.mn.us City website]
*[http://terraserver-usa.com/image.aspx?T=1&S=13&Z=15&X=362&Y=3013&W=1&qs=%7cHarmony%7cMN%7c Aerial photo] on TerraServer
*[http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/blufflands/harmony_preston.html Harmony-Preston State Trail]
*[http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/blufflands/harmony_preston.html Harmony-Preston State Trail]
*[http://www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us Fillmore Schools Website]
*[http://www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us Fillmore Schools Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120824104844/http://exploreharmony.com/index.html Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.bluffcountry.com/michel.htm Michel Amish Tours]
*[http://www.shawcorp.com/amish Amish Country Tours]
*[http://harmony1.com Harmony Enterprises, Inc.]
*[http://www.niagaracave.com/default.asp Niagara Cave]
*[http://www.city-data.com/city/Harmony-Minnesota.html City-Data.com]
*[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=21106 ePodunk: Profile for Harmony, Minnesota] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106054853/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=21106 |date=2012-11-06 }}
*[http://www.village-depot.com The Village Green]


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Harmony
City
Motto: 
"Biggest Little Town in Southern Minnesota"[1]
Location of Harmony, Minnesota
Location of Harmony, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°33′13″N 92°00′27″W / 43.55361°N 92.00750°W / 43.55361; -92.00750
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyFillmore
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[3]
1,352 ft (412 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,043
 • Density935.43/sq mi (361.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55939
Area code507
FIPS code27-27188[4]
GNIS feature ID2394299[3]
Websitehttp://www.harmony.mn.us/
Main Avenue, Harmony
Greenfield Lutheran Church
Harmony, Minnesota signpost

Harmony is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,020 at the 2010 census.[5] The town bills itself as the "Biggest Little Town in Southern Minnesota"[1] and features the largest Amish community in the state.

History

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Harmony was founded in 1880.[6]

Amish came to Fillmore County in 1974 from Ohio, seeking cheaper land.

Geography

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Harmony is located at 43°33′37″N 92°0′35″W / 43.56028°N 92.00972°W / 43.56028; -92.00972. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.13 square miles (2.93 km2), all of it land.[7]

U.S. Highway 52 and Minnesota Highway 139 are two of the main routes in the community.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900517—
191065526.7%
19207189.6%
193082114.3%
19408908.4%
19501,02214.8%
19601,21418.8%
19701,130−6.9%
19801,1330.3%
19901,081−4.6%
20001,080−0.1%
20101,020−5.6%
20201,0432.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

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As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 1,020 people, 479 households, and 273 families living in the city. The population density was 902.7 inhabitants per square mile (348.5/km2). There were 541 housing units at an average density of 478.8 per square mile (184.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 479 households, of which 20.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 53.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 33.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,080 people, 477 households, and 299 families living in the city. The population density was 948.9 inhabitants per square mile (366.4/km2). There were 500 housing units at an average density of 439.3 per square mile (169.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.98% White, 0.19% African American, 0.09% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 477 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 30.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,260, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $22,768 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,859. About 8.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

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Museums and other points of interest

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The Amish are the focal point of local tourism & shopping with many Amish owned businesses in the surrounding area.

The JEM Theatre, a movie theater built in 1940, is the only one operating in Fillmore County. There are three antique shops in town. Generations of Harmony- A 50 dealer mall on hwy 52- North side of town. OLD Crow Antiques on hwy 52/corner of Main-A house full of primitives & garden decor(w/a Furniture warehouse on Main st).I Love Antiques-on South Main across from the bank- a traditional antique store.

Nearby Niagara Cave is one of the largest caves in the Midwest, and is rated among the top 10 best caves by various nationally recognized organizations. Niagara Cave features a 60-foot (18 m) waterfall in the largest room in the cave, 200 feet below ground level.[10] It also has ancient fossils embedded in limestone that predate the dinosaurs, and a wedding chapel where there have been over 400 weddings performed since it opened. Outside the cave there is a gift shop, 10 acres (40,000 m2) of picnic grounds, an 18-hole mini golf course, and a sluice box where people can mine for gems and fossils. The cave, containing 5 miles of passageways, was accidentally discovered in 1926 by a local pig farmer. It has been open to the public since 1933.[10]

Harmony is the southern terminus of the Harmony-Preston Valley segment of the Blufflands State Trail. The Harmony-Preston State Trail connects the town to the renowned Root River Trail system.

Amish

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In 1974, Amish from Wayne County, Ohio started a new settlement near Harmony. They belong to the Swartzentruber Amish affiliation, which are much more conservative than most other of the Old Order Amish affiliations. The total population of the Amish community near Harmony is about 1000 people. Besides farming they operate low-tech businesses, that produce and sell furniture, baskets, rugs, quilts, jams, baked goods and cashew crunch. The Amish are the focal point of local tourism attraction and shopping, with many Amish-owned businesses in the surrounding area.[11]

Education

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Fillmore Central School District (#2198) is a public district that has one school in Harmony, the High School (7-12th grade). The Elementary (PK-4th grade) and the Middle School (5-6th grade) are located in nearby Preston. Fillmore Central's total enrollment for the school years of 2005-2006 are 641 students.

The Harmony Public Library is the public library in Harmony.[12] It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the SE Minnesota library region.[13]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Harmony Minnesota Chamber of Commerce". Harmony Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on August 24, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harmony, Minnesota
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link‍]
  6. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 193.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  10. ^ a b WPA Guide to Minnesota. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Historical Society. 1985 [1938]. p. 369. ISBN 0873517121.
  11. ^ "Minnesota Amish" at amishamerica.com
  12. ^ Address: 225 3rd Avenue SE, Harmony, MN 55919. Phone number: 507-886-8133
  13. ^ Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)
  14. ^ Fosdick, Carol (2004). Rochester Sesquicentennial Authors: catalog of authors, past and present, with Rochester Connections. Rochester, Minnesota: Author Recognition Committee for Rochester's Sesquicentennial. p. 19.
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