St. Peter in Nicollet County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Bornemann House
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
1. The Bornemann House Marker
First property owner was Wm. B. Dodd. Fourth property owner, Adolph Bornemann, born in Traverse des Sioux 1862. His father, Bernhard, a journalist from Germany came to Traverse des Sioux in 1856; built a hotel & raised sheep. 1869, the Bornemanns moved to St. Peter & Bernhard established the first woolen mill in southern Minn. & built a hotel. Adolph, his son, owned a machine & iron shop near the steamboat landing. He was active in community affairs. Helen Bornemann – school teacher for 46 years – fifth owner. The original house – the rear 4 rooms, was moved from Traverse des Sioux after the Sioux Uprising in 1862.Erected 1976 by Nicollet County Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 44° 19.593′ N, 93° 57.288′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Peter Boat Landing (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nicollet County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Eugene St. Julien Cox House (approx. half a mile away); Traverse des Sioux (approx. 1.6 miles away); A Minority in Their Homeland (approx. 1.6 miles away); Welcome to Traverse des Sioux (approx. 1.6 miles away); "Only a Memory Now" (approx. 1.6 miles away); Land-Seas (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Peter.
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
2. The Bornemann House Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
3. The Bornemann House and Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
4. The Bornemann House and Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
5. The Bornemann House
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