Carter Block
Also known as Carter Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Carter Block
Carter Block, at 501--511 First St. N, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 13, 1986. It was among the first 10 of St. Cloud’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and social history, at the local level. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in St. Cloud, 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
501--511 First St. N, St. Cloud · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Carter Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Carter Block
Is Carter Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 13, 1986 (Register number 86001297).
Is Carter Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Carter Block?
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 Carter Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 93203064 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.