Foss and Wells House
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About Foss and Wells House
Foss and Wells House, at 613 S. Broadway St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 17, 1980: the first place in Jordan to be listed. Only 472 of Minnesota’s 1,697 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 99 other Minnesota listings. It was listed as part of Scott County MRA. The listing covers 1.7 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Minnesota, United States. 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 · 11 MB · National Archives↗1858 to today
- 1858Built
- 1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 46 years
Finding Foss and Wells House
613 S. Broadway St., Jordan
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.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Foss and Wells House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Foss and Wells House
Is Foss and Wells House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 17, 1980 (Register number 80002161).
Is Foss and Wells House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Peavey-Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator, 24.1 miles away.
Can you visit Foss and Wells House?
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 Foss and Wells House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 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 93200943 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.