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National Register of Historic Places

Faribault County Courthouse

Blue Earth’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 11, 1977; only 203 of Minnesota’s 1,697 listings are older
Richardsonian RomanesqueListed 1977Blue Earth
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About Faribault County Courthouse

Faribault County Courthouse, at 415 N. Main, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 11, 1977: the first place in Blue Earth to be listed. Only 203 of Minnesota’s 1,697 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Richardsonian Romanesque, as it does for 38 other Minnesota listings. It was listed as part of Faribault County MRA (AD); Faribault County MRA. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isCounty courthouse in Blue Earth, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1891 to today

  1. 1891Built
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 49 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes

415 N. Main, Blue Earth · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Faribault County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2James B. Wakefield HouseItalianate · 0.4 mi on
  3. 3Memorial LibraryLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals · next door
  4. 4Church of the Good Shepherd-EpiscopalGothic Revival · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about Faribault County Courthouse

Is Faribault County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 11, 1977 (Register number 77000731).

Is Faribault County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Faribault County Courthouse?

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 Faribault County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 93200326 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.