Sibley Historic Site, Historic house from 1836 in Mendota, US.
The Sibley Historic Site contains four limestone buildings positioned on the Minnesota River bluff, including the main residence and a fur company cold store.
Henry Sibley, Minnesota's first governor and regional manager of the American Fur Company, constructed this limestone house using over 100 laborers in 1836.
The residence served as Minnesota's temporary territorial headquarters in 1840 when Governor Alexander Ramsey stayed as Sibley's guest during territorial planning.
The site opens for guided tours from May to September, with admission rates of $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, veterans, and college students.
The Catholic Sisters transformed the building into a school and convent from 1867 to 1878, adding a belfry and modifying the interior structure.
Location: Mendota
Inception: 1836
Part of: Mendota Historic District
Address: Willow Street
GPS coordinates: 44.88806,-93.16556
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:28
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