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May 23, 1980
National Register of Historic Places - Andrew C. Dunn House (Richard Stauffer Residence)
Statement of Significance: The Andrew C. Dunn House is significant both for its association with Andrew Dunn, one of Winnebago's original proprietors, and as one of the most prominent residential structures in the city. Andrew Clarkson Dunn was born in New York City in 1834. He arrived in Minnesota in 1854, and practiced law in Sauk Rapids and St. Paul. In 1856 Dunn moved to Faribault County, and with four other St. Paul men, platted Winnebago City in 1857. Winnebago City and Blue Earth were the only Faribault County towns to survive from the 1850s wave of townsite speculation. In addition to carrying on an extensive law practice, Dunn was secretary of the First State Senate, Chief Clerk of the State House of Representatives for three years, and Faribault County Representative in the House of Representatives for one term. Locally he was active in numerous civic organizations, county and city offices and farming. Although his home at Second and Main Streets was constructed near the end of his life, it remains as the most visible link with Winnebago's founding and is significant as a locally distinctive residence.
National Register of Historic Places - Andrew C. Dunn House (Richard Stauffer Residence)
Statement of Significance: The Andrew C. Dunn House is significant both for its association with Andrew Dunn, one of Winnebago's original proprietors, and as one of the most prominent residential structures in the city. Andrew Clarkson Dunn was born in New York City in 1834. He arrived in Minnesota in 1854, and practiced law in Sauk Rapids and St. Paul. In 1856 Dunn moved to Faribault County, and with four other St. Paul men, platted Winnebago City in 1857. Winnebago City and Blue Earth were the only Faribault County towns to survive from the 1850s wave of townsite speculation. In addition to carrying on an extensive law practice, Dunn was secretary of the First State Senate, Chief Clerk of the State House of Representatives for three years, and Faribault County Representative in the House of Representatives for one term. Locally he was active in numerous civic organizations, county and city offices and farming. Although his home at Second and Main Streets was constructed near the end of his life, it remains as the most visible link with Winnebago's founding and is significant as a locally distinctive residence.
May 23, 1980
Posted Date
Aug 01, 2022
Historical Record Date
May 23, 1980
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
