Everything Owatonna is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Owatonna.
5 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Prepare to be amazed! This unassuming bank in Owatonna is actually a revolutionary piece of architecture. Back in 1908, the National Farmers' Bank commissioned Louis Sullivan, a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, to design…
This quiet spot holds a story of thousands of Minnesota children who needed a safe place to call home. From 1886 to 1945, this was the Minnesota State Public School for Dependent and Neglected Children. Created by the…
Ever wondered what a 'school for imbeciles' was? You're about to drive past one of Minnesota's first, a place that started with good intentions but became something else entirely. This is the site of the Faribault State…
Ever wondered what it was like to be a pioneer in Minnesota? You're about to pull up to the very first wood-frame house built in all of Rice County! This isn't just any old house; it's a window into the life of a true…
Ever wondered how a small Minnesota town became home to a company that's been wrapping the nation in warmth since 1865? You're driving right past the Faribault Woolen Mill, a true survivor of American industry! This…