Faribault, County seat in Rice County, Minnesota
Faribault sits where the Cannon and Straight Rivers meet in southern Minnesota. The city developed along these waterways, which continue to shape its layout and local economy today.
A fur trader established a trading post here in 1826, laying the foundation for settlement. Rapid growth followed in the 1850s, when the arrival of new transportation and industry transformed it into a thriving town.
The city hosts specialized schools that have drawn students from across the region for generations. These institutions shape the character of the community and make it a center for inclusive education.
Interstate 35 connects the city directly to Minneapolis-Saint Paul about 50 miles north. Visitors find it a walkable size, making it easy to explore downtown on foot.
A textile mill has operated here for over 150 years from the same riverside location. The factory stands as a rare example of an industry that has endured at its original site into the present day.
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Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
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Tate Hall, Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
779 m
Faribault Woolen Mills
1.4 km
Rice County Courthouse and Jail
287 m
Christdala Evangelical Swedish Lutheran Church
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Archibald Mill
15.8 km
Alexander Faribault House
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Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library
561 m
Valley Grove
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2.8 km
Daniel S. Piper House
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Blind Department Building and Dow Hall, State School for the Blind
1.2 kmParadise Center for the Arts
89 m
Congregational Church of Faribault
346 m
Thomas and Bridget Shanahan McMahon House
987 m
Edward T. Archibald House
15.5 km
Faribault Viaduct
492 m
Faribault City Hall
269 m
Batchelder's Block
320 mCannon River Reservoir
1.4 kmMorristown Pond
15.6 kmStraight River Golf Course
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