Dr. William W. Mayo House

The Dr. William W. Mayo House is a residential building in the Carpenter Gothic style located in Le Sueur, Minnesota, built with wooden siding, steep gables, and decorative trim work. The structure is now a museum maintained by the Minnesota Historical Society and open for visitors to explore its rooms.

The house was built in 1859 and served as the early home of Dr. William W. Mayo, a physician who ran his medical practice from this location. His family later moved toward Rochester, where the foundation for what would become the Mayo Clinic was established.

The house shows how a medical family lived and worked during the 1800s, with rooms that served both as living space and medical practice. The furnishings give a sense of how Dr. Mayo treated his patients within his own home.

Visitors can explore the house through guided tours organized by the Minnesota Historical Society that offer insights into the doctor's life and work. It is helpful to check in advance which rooms are accessible and what informational materials are available on site.

William James Mayo, one of the doctor's two sons who later became co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, was born in this house in 1861. His medical training began under his father's guidance in these rooms, long before the family achieved its later prominence.

Location: Le Sueur

Architectural style: Carpenter Gothic

GPS coordinates: 44.46219,-93.91475

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06