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May 23, 1980
National Register of Historic Places - Muret N. Leland House
Statement of Significance: The Muret N. Leland House is significant for its association with pioneer merchant Muret Leland, and as one of the most imposing residences in Wells, one of the larger Faribault County railroads townsites platted in the late 19th century. Leland was born in Michigan in 1849 and moved to Wells in 1870, one year after the village was platted. He established one of the larger general mercantile businesses in Wells and operated it until his retirement in 1903. Politically active, Leland served as mayor of Wells, school board official and representative in the State Legislature. Although little is known of Watson, the house's builder, locally it is known as the Leland house since its purchase by Leland in 1890. The house incorporates many features of the Queen Anne style and reflects the commercial, social, and political prominence that a pioneer businessman achieved in the community of Wells.
National Register of Historic Places - Muret N. Leland House
Statement of Significance: The Muret N. Leland House is significant for its association with pioneer merchant Muret Leland, and as one of the most imposing residences in Wells, one of the larger Faribault County railroads townsites platted in the late 19th century. Leland was born in Michigan in 1849 and moved to Wells in 1870, one year after the village was platted. He established one of the larger general mercantile businesses in Wells and operated it until his retirement in 1903. Politically active, Leland served as mayor of Wells, school board official and representative in the State Legislature. Although little is known of Watson, the house's builder, locally it is known as the Leland house since its purchase by Leland in 1890. The house incorporates many features of the Queen Anne style and reflects the commercial, social, and political prominence that a pioneer businessman achieved in the community of Wells.
May 23, 1980
Posted Date
Aug 01, 2022
Historical Record Date
May 23, 1980
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
