Firemen's Hall (Cannon Falls, Minnesota)
· 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how a town rebuilds after getting absolutely scorched? Look to your left at the Firemen's Hall, a symbol of Cannon Falls’ fiery resilience. This sturdy brick building wasn't just a fire station; it was a…
Thorstein Veblen Farmstead
· 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where the idea of 'conspicuous consumption' came from? You're driving right past the childhood home of the man who coined it: Thorstein Veblen. This unassuming farmstead is where one of America's most…
Where the James Gang Met Its Match
· 13.1 mi
The old First National Bank still stands at 408 Division Street in Northfield, now a museum run by the Northfield Historical Society. On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger Gang, eight riders including Jesse and Frank…
Northfield Historical Society - Jesse James
· 13.1 mi · Historical Marker
Site of the failed 1876 bank robbery where Northfield citizens fought back against the James-Younger gang.
St. Olaf College
· 14.0 mi · Historical Marker
Norwegian Lutheran college in Northfield known for its world-class choral program, founded by immigrants in 1874.
Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park
· 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder how Minnesota became the breadbasket of the nation? Look out your window at the Vermillion River and imagine a powerful man with a grand vision. This spot marks the remains of the Ramsey Mill, built by…
Fasbender Clinic
· 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over! You're about to see one of the rarest Frank Lloyd Wright designs in Minnesota, a medical clinic that perfectly embodies his vision of organic architecture. This isn't your typical clinic. In 1957, Dr. Herman…
Hastings City Hall
· 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, history buffs! We're about to step back to the very start of Dakota County's legal journey. This grand building, Hastings City Hall, was once the beating heart of justice for the entire region. Come on, let's…
East Second Street Commercial Historic District (Hastings, Minnesota)
· 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered what a bustling late 19th-century downtown truly looked like? You're about to drive right through one! This perfectly preserved district in Hastings is a time capsule, showcasing the incredible commercial…
Hastings Foundry-Star Iron Works
· 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what helped build Minnesota into what it is today? You're driving right by a piece of that history! This unassuming building, the Hastings Foundry-Star Iron Works, was a powerhouse of innovation. It all…
Mero Mound Group (Diamond Bluff Site)
· 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this quiet bluff teeming with life a thousand years ago. This is the Mero Mound Group, also known as the Diamond Bluff Site, and it's more than just a pretty view. It's a window into the past.Between 1000 AD and…
Zumbrota Covered Bridge
· 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Drive through the last remaining historic covered bridge in Minnesota, a charming relic of a bygone era. Built in 1869, the Zumbrota Covered Bridge once carried traffic across the Zumbro River. It was constructed using…