National Register of Historic Places

Little Falls and Dakota Depot

Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota
Listed
May 23, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
06000424

About this property

The Little Falls and Dakota Depot, also called the Starbuck Depot, is a former railway station in Starbuck, Minnesota. It was in service from 1882 to 1982. The depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006 for its local significance under the themes of commerce, exploration/settlement, and transportation. It was nominated for its associations with the expansion of rail lines and European settlement into the region, and the growth of Starbuck as an agricultural trade center. The depot was restored beginning in 1986 by the non-profit Starbuck Depot Society, and it is now part of an open-air museum.

Location

Starbuck, Pope County, Minnesota
45.61200, -95.53041

Categories

TRANSPORTATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTCOMMERCE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Little Falls and Dakota Depot listed on the National Register?

Little Falls and Dakota Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Little Falls and Dakota Depot?

Little Falls and Dakota Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Little Falls and Dakota Depot?

The period of significance for Little Falls and Dakota Depot is recorded as the industrial era.

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