Rochester Main Street Program

Central square and the Statue of Pasron main signify the the settlement and evolution of our community.

As a major crossroads it became the commercial center of the area. therefore it was fitting that when in 1896 community members looked to honor our founding minister by commissioning a statue, they chose this area known as Central Square. Our "Main" Street is unique in that it is named actually in honor of "Parson Main", therefore everything north of the statue is known as North Main Street and everything south of the statue as South Main Street. Parson main was also a local educator, judge, doctor, banker and advisor to our settlers.  Over the years the square has become run down and misguided attempts (acid washing and sandblasting) threateh the statue. Volunteers are currently working to raise funds to re-patinate the statue and preserve it for future generations and refurbish the square.

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