Faribault (pop. 21,000) was begun in 1826 when Alexander Faribault established a fur-trading post in the area. By 1853 he had built the first frame house in the area.
The Alexander Faribault House is a Greek Revival dwelling where Faribault conducted both his business, as a fur trader, and his personal life. Faribault's house served as a conference center, polling place and church.
The Episcopal Cathedral of Our Merciful Savior in Faribault was begun in 1862 and completed in 1869. Features include the bishop's chair and a stained-glass window showing a peace pipe on a broken tomahawk.
Address: Episcopal Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, 515 2nd Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021-4203, United States
Phone: 1 (507) 334-7732, Fax: 1 (507) 334-9132
The Faribault Woolen Mill has been manufacturing Faribo wool blankets since 1865. Tours of the factory are available to watch wool blankets being made from start to finish.
Rice County Museum of History in Faribault contains historical memorabilia and a genealogical research center. An 1856 log cabin, 1870s Episcopal church, agricultural building, 1920s kitchen and a restored one-room schoolhouse are on the grounds.
Address: Rice County Historical Society, 1814 Second Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021-3033, United States
Phone: 1 (507) 332-2121, Fax: 1 (507) 332-2121
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