Heman Gibbs Farmstead, Pioneer farmstead in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.
Heman Gibbs Farmstead is a pioneer homestead in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, featuring a farmhouse built in 1854 that expanded to eight rooms with Greek Revival design elements and later additions. The grounds include the original house, a barn, and a recreated schoolhouse that together display farm equipment and period furniture for visitors to explore.
The farmstead was established in 1854 during Minnesota's early agricultural expansion, with the structure later enlarged to meet the family's needs over time. It received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, securing its status as an important historical record of frontier settlement.
The farmstead served as a meeting place where settler and Dakota communities intersected during seasonal movements through the region. Visitors today can see how different groups shared and used this land.
Check ahead for access times since the buildings have varying availability rather than remaining open at all times. The site is walkable with paths connecting the structures, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to visit each building on the property.
Jane Gibbs, brought to Minnesota by missionaries, maintained close ties with Dakota people who traveled an Indian trail crossing through the property. This uncommon connection between a settler family and passing Dakota groups set this location apart from most other farmsteads in the area.
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