John N. Bensen House
Listed as “Bensen, John N., House” · Also known as Witt House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John N. Bensen House
John N. Bensen House, at 402 6th Ave., S., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 11, 1982. It was among the first 3 of St. Cloud’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 110 other Minnesota listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHouse 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 · 20 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
402 6th Ave., S., St. Cloud · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of John N. Bensen House
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Questions about John N. Bensen House
Is John N. Bensen House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 11, 1982 (Register number 82003050).
Is John N. Bensen House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit John N. Bensen 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 John N. Bensen House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 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 93203062 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.