Nelson School, Stillwater

Name: Nelson School
Address: Stillwater, United States

#18 among attractions in Stillwater

Universities and schools, Georgian architecture

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Nelson School is a former school building in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States, built in 1897. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for having local significance in the themes of architecture and education. It was nominated for its Neoclassical/Georgian Revival architecture by Orff & Guilbert and for its status as the oldest surviving public school building in Stillwater. ()

Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 45°2'48"N, 92°48'15"W

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Nelson School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Staples Mill Antiques, Stillwater Lift Bridge, Washington County Historic Courthouse, Warden's House Museum.

0.9 miN
Antiques, Shopping, Shopping centre
Staples Mill Antiques, Stillwater
24 min walk • Isaac Staples' Sawmill is a historic industrial property in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States, consisting of an 1850 stone powerhouse and a 1900 metal-clad factory. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St.
0.7 miN
Bridge
Stillwater Lift Bridge, Stillwater
18 min walk • The Stillwater Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin. It formerly connected Minnesota State Highway 36 and Wisconsin Highway 64. Around 18,000 vehicles crossed the bridge daily. The new St. Croix Crossing bridge crossing the St.
~1930 ftNW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater
10 min walk • The historic Washington County Courthouse in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States, is one of the oldest standing courthouses in Minnesota. It was the center of Washington County government for over a century, from the building's completion in 1870 until 1975.
1 miN
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Warden's House Museum, Stillwater
27 min walk • The Warden's House Museum is a historic house museum in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States. From 1853 to 1914 it was the official residence for the wardens of what began as the Minnesota Territorial Prison and became the Minnesota State Prison upon statehood in 1858.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lily Lake, Stillwater
25 min walk • Lily Lake is a lake in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Lily Lake was named for its abundance of white waterlilies.
0.4 miN
Neo-renaissance architecture
Mortimer Webster House, Stillwater
12 min walk • The Mortimer Webster House is a historic house in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States, constructed 1865–1866. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for having local significance in the themes of architecture and commerce.
1.6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake McKusick, Stillwater
41 min walk • Lake McKusick is a lake in Washington County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Lake McKusick was named for John McKusick, an early settler who later became a state legislator.
0.8 miNW
45°3'27"N • 92°48'37"W
Stillwater Public Library, Stillwater
21 min walk • Historical place, Library
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Stillwater Commercial Historic District, Stillwater
17 min walk • The Stillwater Commercial Historic District encompasses 11 downtown blocks in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States. It comprises 63 contributing properties built from the 1860s to 1940.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nelson School?

Nearby attractions include Washington County Historic Courthouse, Stillwater (10 min walk), Mortimer Webster House, Stillwater (12 min walk), Stillwater Commercial Historic District, Stillwater (17 min walk), Stillwater Lift Bridge, Stillwater (18 min walk).

How to get to Nelson School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nelson School:

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4th Street & Churchill Street • Lines: 294 (6 min walk)