Willmar in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Sperry House

August 26, 2023

1. Sperry House Marker

Inscription. The Sperry House was built in 1893 when this site was A. H. Sperry's farm. Featuring exterior brick, gables, wood molding, stained glass windows and carved interior oak woodwork, it was proclaimed by the Willmar Argus as "one of the finest residences in the city."

County pioneer Albert Henry Sperry (1840-1917) was a farmer, soldier during the 1862 Indian war, and businessman. An early official of Willmar village, he developed the surrounding neighborhood known as "Sperryville," and gave land to the city for what is now Sperry Park.

Family owned until 1970, the house was restored to the time of its building by the Historical Society, and opened to the public in 1976 as a museum to its era.

Erected 1981 by the Willmar Noon Lions Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 45° 7.6′ N, 95° 2.246′ W. Marker is in Willmar, Minnesota, in Kandiyohi County. It is on Porto Rico Street Northeast north of High Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 Porto Rico St, Willmar MN 56201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Minnesota

and specifically in Southwest Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The History of Kaffe Fest (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Judge Qvale Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); District #18 Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine 2523 (about 400 feet away); Veterans War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robbins Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); Geology of the Willmar Region (approx. 0.4 miles away); C.C.C. Worker (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willmar.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Great Northern Railway Engine No. 2523 (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Sperry House at the Kandiyohi County Historical Society. (Submitted on August 30, 2023.)

August 26, 2023

2. Sperry House & Marker

Sperry House Marker, from the south image. Click for full size.

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3. Sperry House Marker, from the south

Sperry House Marker, from the north image. Click for full size.

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4. Sperry House Marker, from the north

Sperry House image. Click for full size.

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5. Sperry House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2023. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 30, 2023.