Where the James Gang Met Its Match
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
· Historical Marker
Site of the failed 1876 bank robbery where Northfield citizens fought back against the James-Younger gang.
St. Olaf College
· 1.0 mi · Historical Marker
Norwegian Lutheran college in Northfield known for its world-class choral program, founded by immigrants in 1874.
Thorstein Veblen Farmstead
· 9.5 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…
Faribault Woolen Mill Company
· 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
Alexander Faribault House
· 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
Faribault State Hospital
· 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
Firemen's Hall (Cannon Falls, Minnesota)
· 13.2 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…
Emil J. Oberhoffer House
· 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, music lover! You're about to discover the beautiful lakeside home of the founder and first conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Emil Oberhoffer, a visionary German immigrant, established the…
