Cushing Hotel
Also known as Afton House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Cushing Hotel
Cushing Hotel, at 3291 St. Croix Trail Ave., S., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 17, 1985. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 38 MB · National Archives↗1867 to today
- 1867Built
- 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2008
Cushing Hotel 2 - 2026On the Register for 41 years
An old view of Cushing Hotel
Postcards and photographs from Afton’s archive whose captions name it, from 2008. Tap one to see it full screen.
2008Finding Cushing Hotel
3291 St. Croix Trail Ave., S., Afton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Cushing Hotel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Cushing Hotel
Is Cushing Hotel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 17, 1985 (Register number 85000098).
Is Cushing Hotel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is St. Croix Boom Site, 12.7 miles away.
Can you visit Cushing Hotel?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Cushing Hotel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93203239 · Wikidata · old views from Afton’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.