National Register of Historic Places listings in Faribault County, Minnesota facts for kids

Location of Faribault County in Minnesota

This page lists special places in Faribault County, Minnesota, that are on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, areas, and objects that are important to the history of Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. These places are recognized for their historical value.

There are 13 places in the county on this important list. There's also one extra site that used to be on the list but isn't anymore.

Amazing Historic Places

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Adams H. Bullis House		May 23, 1980 (#80004259)	Address restricted 43°45′39″N 94°06′57″W / 43.760833°N 94.115833°W / 43.760833; -94.115833 (Adams H. Bullis House)	Delavan vicinity	This farmhouse was built around 1875. It belonged to Adams H. Bullis, who was a smart cattle breeder. His farm shows how farming in Faribault County changed from small farms to bigger, more advanced ones.
2	Center Creek Archeological District		September 15, 1976 (#76001052)	Both sides of Center Creek above its confluence with the Blue Earth River 43°44′16″N 94°11′00″W / 43.73777°N 94.18333°W / 43.73777; -94.18333 (Center Creek Archeological District)	Winnebago vicinity	This area has many old sites from the Oneota culture. They were one of Minnesota's first farming groups. You can find many storage pits and stone tools here.
3	Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom		May 23, 1980 (#80004263)	89–100 1st St., NW. 43°44′46″N 93°43′37″W / 43.746045°N 93.726817°W / 43.746045; -93.726817 (Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Depot and Lunchroom)	Wells	These two buildings from 1903 show how important railroads were in Wells. One was a train station, and the other was a separate lunchroom. It served train workers and passengers.
4	Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal		May 23, 1980 (#80004257)	Moore and 8th Sts. 43°38′12″N 94°06′02″W / 43.636735°N 94.100628°W / 43.636735; -94.100628 (Church of the Good Shepherd-Episcopal)	Blue Earth	This church was built in 1872. It's a great example of the small Gothic Revival churches built back then. Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple helped build many like it.
5	District No. 40 School		May 23, 1980 (#80004264)	Minnesota Highway 109 43°44′45″N 93°49′38″W / 43.745913°N 93.827268°W / 43.745913; -93.827268 (District No. 40 School)	Wells vicinity	This is one of the best-kept old schoolhouses in Faribault County. It was used from 1896 to 1952. People called it the Pink Schoolhouse because of its unique color.
6	Andrew C. Dunn House		May 23, 1980 (#80004265)	133 S. Main St. 43°45′57″N 94°09′59″W / 43.765854°N 94.16627°W / 43.765854; -94.16627 (Andrew C. Dunn House)	Winnebago	This important house was built in 1901 for Andrew C. Dunn. He helped start the town of Winnebago in 1857. He was also a big leader in the town's government and community.
7	Faribault County Courthouse		April 11, 1977 (#77000731)	415 N. Main 43°38′33″N 94°06′11″W / 43.64237°N 94.103069°W / 43.64237; -94.103069 (Faribault County Courthouse)	Blue Earth	This courthouse was built between 1891 and 1892. It's a great example of public buildings from the late 1800s. It shows the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture.
8	First National Bank		May 23, 1980 (#80004266)	Main St. and Cleveland Ave. 43°46′04″N 94°09′58″W / 43.767642°N 94.165978°W / 43.767642; -94.165978 (First National Bank)	Winnebago	This bank was built from 1916 to 1917. It's a top example of Neoclassical bank buildings. These types of banks were common in small towns in Minnesota in the early 1900s.
9	Peter Kremer House		May 23, 1980 (#80004260)	Main and 4th Sts. 43°50′34″N 93°49′58″W / 43.842739°N 93.832877°W / 43.842739; -93.832877 (Peter Kremer House)	Minnesota Lake	This important house was built in 1906 for Peter Kremer. He was a leading business owner and helped promote Minnesota Lake. Today, it is a museum.
10	Muret N. Leland House		May 23, 1980 (#80004261)	410 2nd Ave., SW. 43°44′26″N 93°43′44″W / 43.740635°N 93.728822°W / 43.740635; -93.728822 (Muret N. Leland House)	Wells	This is one of the most important houses in Wells. It was built in 1883. Later, it was owned by Muret N. Leland, who was an early merchant and a politician.
11	Memorial Library		December 20, 1988 (#88002835)	6th St. and Ramsey Ave. 43°38′18″N 94°05′54″W / 43.638403°N 94.098446°W / 43.638403; -94.098446 (Memorial Library)	Blue Earth	This public library was built in 1904. It was first called the Etta C. Ross Memorial Library. A local generous person built it to remember his wife. It's known for its Neoclassical architecture. Now, it is a museum.
12	James B. Wakefield House		May 23, 1980 (#80004258)	405 E. 6th St. 43°38′20″N 94°05′52″W / 43.638937°N 94.09777°W / 43.638937; -94.09777 (James B. Wakefield House)	Blue Earth	This house was built in 1868 for James Wakefield. He was one of the main people who started Blue Earth and Faribault County. He was also a politician who served as lieutenant governor and a U.S. congressman. Today, it is a museum.
13	Walters Jail		May 23, 1980 (#80004262)	3rd and Main Sts. 43°36′20″N 93°40′20″W / 43.605469°N 93.672306°W / 43.605469; -93.672306 (Walters Jail)	Walters	This jail was built in 1906. It shows how small railroad towns were very self-reliant when they first started.

Places No Longer on the List

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Date removed	Location	City or town	Summary
1	Constans Hotel		May 23, 1980 (#80004256)	May 7, 1990	121-127 N. Main St.	Blue Earth	This fancy hotel opened in 1868 and was updated in 1896. Sadly, it fell apart and was torn down by the city in 1988.