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About St. Peter, MN
Where History and Progress Meet
St. Peter was founded in 1853 by Captain William Bigelow Dodd, who claimed 150 acres north of what is now Broadway Avenue. He named the new settlement Rock Bend because of the rock formation at the bend of the Minnesota River. In 1855, the town was renamed St. Peter for the St. Pierre River, an early name for the Minnesota River. Many of the streets in St. Peter were named after streets in New York City—Park Row, Chatham, Broadway, Nassau, Union—because Captain Dodd was originally from the East. He had been married at the Church of the Holy Communion in New York City, which helped fund the establishment of the same-named church in St. Peter.
In 1857, an unsuccessful attempt was made to move the capitol from St. Paul to St. Peter. Home to one of Minnesota’s fine liberal arts colleges—Gustavus Adolphus—St. Peter also has many historic buildings and Victorian-styled homes lining its main grand downtown boulevard (Highway 169). St. Peter also has many places of historical interest, especially the museum at the site where The Treaty of Traverse des Sioux was signed in 1851
Businesses of St. Peter, MN
The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Community Organizations of St. Peter, MN
Small towns and rural communities throughout the Midwest are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Here you will find the organizations that stabilize, preserve, and revitalize the small towns and rural areas alike. To submit your organization to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Events of St. Peter, MN
The small towns of the Midwest have long shared pride in their communities through festivals and events! Citizens from each community, working together, continue to offer entertainment options that not only appeal to their citizens, but visitors to their community! Below you will find festivals and events you are sure to want to attend! If you would like to have (DST) include an annual festival or event on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Faith Organizations of St. Peter, MN
Throughout the years faith organizations have not only been an essential part of a town's religious life, but its community life. Below you will find stories about these organizations, If you would like to induct a faith organization to be added to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Points of Interest of St. Peter, MN
The communities of the Midwest have a lifestyle unique to their region — rich in history and points of interest like no other! Below you will find points of interest you are sure to want to visit! To nominate a landmark, historic location, museum, etc. as a point of interest on your county and region page CLICK HERE!
Nicollet County, MN
Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Nicollet County, MN page.
Veterans of Nicollet County, MN
Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
