Comstock House, Moorhead

Name: Comstock House
Address: 506 8th St S, Moorhead, 56560-3504, United States
Telephone: +1 218-291-4211

#4 among attractions in Moorhead

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place, History museum

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The Comstock House is a historic house museum in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. It was built for Solomon Comstock and his family from 1882 to 1883 in a mix of Queen Anne and Eastlake style. Comstock was one of Moorhead's first settlers and an influential figure in business, politics, civics, and education in the growing city and state. ()

Built: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 46°52'8"N, 96°46'3"W

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506 8th St SMoorhead 56560-3504 United States

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+1 218-291-4211

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Comstock House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hjemkomst Center, Fargo Civic Center, Fargo Theatre, Plains Art Museum.

0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum
Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead
21 min walk • The Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center, commonly known as the Hjemkomst Center, is a museum in Moorhead, Minnesota. Hjemkomst Center first opened in 1985 and serves as a home to Hjemkomst Viking Ship, Hopperstad Stave Church replica, quarterly museum exhibits, and county archives.
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Fargo Civic Center, Fargo
26 min walk • Fargo Civic Center is an indoor arena located in Fargo, North Dakota. The 34,000 sq ft center can hold approximately 3,000 people during concerts and 1,500 people during basketball games. It also hosts trade shows, sporting events, entertainment events, meetings and community events.
1.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Fargo Theatre, Fargo
32 min walk • The Fargo Theatre is an art deco movie theater in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Construction on the building began in the fall of 1925 and the theatre opened on March 15, 1926.
1.3 miNW
Museum, Cafe, Art gallery
Plains Art Museum, Fargo
33 min walk • The Plains Art Museum is a fine arts museum located in downtown Fargo, North Dakota, United States.
~1930 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Rourke Art Museum, Moorhead
10 min walk • The Rourke Art Museum is a fine arts museum in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States, founded by James O'Rourke. The art museum can be found at 521 Main Avenue in a historic Federal Courthouse and Post Office, erected in 1915.
1.4 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo
35 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Mary is a Catholic cathedral located in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. It is a parish church and the seat of the Diocese of Fargo.
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Concordia College, Moorhead
13 min walk • Concordia College is a private college in Moorhead, Minnesota. Founded by Norwegian settlers in 1891, the school is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and practices the liberal arts.
~1960 ftNW
Library
Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Moorhead
10 min walk • The Lake Agassiz Regional Library system is a public library system in northwestern Minnesota that covers seven counties. The administrative office is located in the Moorhead branch. In total there are 13 branch libraries and 9 LINK site locations.
~1100 ftS
Cemetery
Prairie Home Cemetery, Moorhead
6 min walk • Prairie Home Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Moorhead, Minnesota. The cemetery was founded in 1875 by the Rev. Oscar Elmer, a Presbyterian minister who was the first ordained member of Christian clergy in Fargo–Moorhead. Rev.
~1390 ftN
Church
St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Moorhead
7 min walk • St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, also known as St. John's Episcopal Church, is a church in Moorhead, Minnesota, United States. It was built 1898–99 in Shingle Style and is considered Moorhead's leading architectural landmark and one of Cass Gilbert's most interesting churches.
~1700 ftS
46°51'53"N • 96°46'12"W
Carl B. Ylvisaker Library, Moorhead
9 min walk • Universities and schools, Bookshop, Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Comstock House?

Nearby attractions include Prairie Home Cemetery, Moorhead (6 min walk), St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Moorhead (7 min walk), Carl B. Ylvisaker Library, Moorhead (9 min walk), Rourke Art Museum, Moorhead (10 min walk).

How to get to Comstock House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Comstock House:

Bus

Ground Transportion Center (26 min walk)

Train

Main Avenue Depot Building (29 min walk)
Fargo (30 min walk)