Faribault, MN Road Trips
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Photo: Tom Fisk
Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
190 mi
Woodbury, MN
Quickest Drive
3h 49m
Woodbury, MN
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Faribault, MN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
24,458
Median Income
$61,662
Median Home Value
$233,900
Median Age
38.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Faribault, MN at a Glance
Founded
1855
Elevation
994 ft
Area
0 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Faribault, MN
A sampling of people born in Faribault, MN.
Tom Lieb
1899–1962
American discus thrower and football player (1899–1962)
Donald Edward DeGrood
1965
American prelate of the Catholic Church
Harry Williams
1879–1922
American composer, lyricist, and film director/producer (1879-1922)
Frederick Peterson
1859–1938
American neurologist (1859-1938)
Ian McCoshen
1995
American ice hockey defenceman
Sid Smith
1893–1928
American actor
Diana E. Murphy
1934–2018
American judge
Thomas Anthony Welch
1884–1959
Catholic bishop
Jordan Parise
1982
American ice hockey goaltender
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Faribault, MN.
Shattuck-Saint Mary's School
private secondary school in Faribault, Minnesota
Alexander Faribault House
Historic house in Faribault, Minnesota, United States
Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour
historic church in Minnesota, United States
Rice County Courthouse and Jail
Faribault, Minnesota, also NRHP-listed
Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library
library
Timothy J. McCarthy Building
listed on the NRHP in Faribault, Minnesota
Faribault Viaduct
City data from Wikidata (Q177861), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Faribault, MN
Faribault (pronounced FAYR-boh) is a city in Southern Minnesota. It is the county seat of Rice County and located at the confluence of the Cannon and Straight rivers.
1 Adam Weyer Wagon Shop (Carriage House Liquor), 32 2nd St NE. An old limestone wagon shop built in 1874. The building is occupied by a liquor store. (updated Nov 2016) 2 Alexander Faribault House, 12 1st Ave NE, ☏ +1 507 332-2121. Tours by appointment. The house of fur trader Alexander Faribault, the namesake and one of the early founders of the town of Faribault. The 1853 Greek Revival house was the first wood-frame house built in Rice County. $2. (updated Nov 2016) 3 Rice County Museum of History, 1814 2nd Ave NW, ☏ +1 507 332-2121. M-F 9AM-4PM. Local history museum with exhibits and artifacts spanning from prehistory to the present day. In addition to the main museum building there are a few historic structures located on the museum grounds that were moved there from various locations in Rice County; these include a log cabin, a schoolhouse, and an old church. $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children 12 and under. (updated Nov 2016) 4 Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library, 11 Division St E, ☏ +1 507 334-2089. M W 9AM-6PM, Tu Th 9AM-8PM, F Sa 9AM-5PM. A historic Art Deco library building in downtown Faribault. (updated Nov 2016)
Depot Bar & Grill. Old train station turned restaurant alongside active train tracks and a river. (updated May 2022)
1 The Inn at Shattuck-St. Mary's, 1000 Shumway Ave, ☏ +1 507 333-1900. A hotel on the campus of the Shattuck-St. Mary's boarding school. Continental breakfast included. $120+. (updated Nov 2016)
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