Going Hog Wild in Welcome

Do to the generosity of the city of Welcome their businesses & organizations GHW is proud to present these hog statues.

The Village of Welcome, geographically located in the center of Martin County was incorporated in 1890. Originally known as Lily Creek for the creek that still flows to the north, the name was later changed to Welcome in honor of Alfred M. Welcome, an Englishman who homesteaded in Manyaska Township after the Civil War.

Welcome is located in southern Minnesota just off Interstate 90, Exit 93, then head south on State Hwy 263.You will not miss us.

Here you will find the Welcome hogs and their sponsors!

Be sure and check back to see an additional hog statues that will be moving to Welcome. The next scheduled is for the Welcome State Bank which will be painted by Ayanna Boerner!