Mendota in Dakota County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Faribault House
Photographed By Carolyn Sanders, October 27, 2010
1. Faribault House DAR Marker close up view
Faribault House
Built by Jean Baptiste Faribault pioneer fur trader.
Presented to the Sibley House Association Minnesota D.A.R. by the State of Minnesota
January 5th 1935.
Dedicated May 5th 1937.
Restored by the Federal Government · Minnesota State Highway Department · The Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution.
Erected 1937 by Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 5, 1935.
Location. 44° 53.263′ N, 93° 10.008′ W. Marker is in Mendota, Minnesota, in Dakota County. Marker is on D Street north of Great River Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mendota MN 55150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Where the Waters Meet" (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Faribault House (here, next to this marker); Mendota / Sibley House Association (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); General Henry Hastings Sibley
this page online
More about this marker. Located to the left of the front door between the two windows.
Regarding Faribault House. "On the property adjoining the Sibley estate, John Mueller built another stone house which is also closely associated with the early history of Minnesota. This historic house was built for Jean Baptiste Faribault in 1839. The house, a fine example of Colonial architecture, was built of yellow sandstone quarried locally with a red sandstone front.
It is similar in construction to the Sibley House and was used not only as a home for Mr. Faribault but also as an Inn. The front and back entrances both open onto a single wide hall with a staircase. Two large rooms, each with three windows, lie to either side of the central hall. The upper floor repeats the layout of the first. The
Photographed By Carolyn Sanders, October 27, 2010
2. Faribault House DAR Marker wide view.
The Faribault house was considered of sufficient historic value to warrant its restoration as a government project. In 1934, the State Highway Department began the restoration of the Faribault House through a Public Works Administration project.
The home, partially restored in 1935, was turned over to the Minnesota Daughters of the American Revolution who completed the project. The house with the grounds attractively landscaped by the State Highway Department was opened to the public May 5, 1937. The Faribault House as well as the Sibley House are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places." (Wording from DAR historic-sites-and-properties fairbault-house)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
