Faribault in Rice County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Seabury University
Photographed By Liz Koele, January 4, 2022
1. Seabury University Marker
Near this site on June 3, 1858, in rented rooms on the second floor of a frame building, The Reverend James Lloyd Breck opened with 15 pupils a mission school which he visioned as the start of Seabury University. Although the university did not materialize, from this beginning developed Seabury Divinity School, Shattuck School, Saint Mary’s Hall, and St. James School.
This marker, dedicated on June 6, 1958, was erected by The City of Faribault in honor of The Centennial of Shattuck School with the approval of the Minnesota and Rice County Historical Societies
Erected 1958 by City of Faribault.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1858.
Location. 44° 17.472′ N, 93° 15.999′ W. Marker is in Faribault, Minnesota, in Rice County. Marker can be reached from 1st Avenue north of Mill Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located within Hammond Anderson Park along the Straight River Trail. It is near the intersection of 1st Ave. NE and 1st St. NE in Faribault. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Faribault MN 55021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Teacher Named Harriet Tucker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pirkl Implement
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Photographed By Liz Koele, January 4, 2022
2. Seabury University Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by Liz Koele of St. Paul, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
