Traverse des Sioux
Also known as Traverse des Sioux State Park
About Traverse des Sioux
Traverse des Sioux was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 20, 1973. It was among the first 2 of St. Peter’s 19 listings. The Register lists it for its prehistoric, historic - aboriginal, commerce and native american, at the state level. The listing covers 580 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗Finding Traverse des Sioux
2 miles north of St. Peter off U.S. 169, in St. Peter, MN
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Traverse des Sioux
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Traverse des Sioux
Is Traverse des Sioux on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 20, 1973 (Register number 73000990).
Is Traverse des Sioux a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Traverse des Sioux?
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 Traverse des Sioux?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 93202400 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.