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Rolvaag, O. E., House

Rolvaag, O. E., House is a historic place in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000078.

Northfield, Rice County, MinnesotaListed August 4, 1969NRIS #69000078★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Rolvaag, O. E., House?

The O. E. Rølvaag House was the home of Ole Edvart Rølvaag (1876–1931), Norwegian-American novelist and professor at St. Olaf College. The home is located at 311 Manitou Street in Northfield, Minnesota, United States, near the college. Rølvaag wrote most of his works in this house.

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Listing details

Name
Rolvaag, O. E., House
City
Northfield
County
Rice County
State
Minnesota
Listed on the National Register
August 4, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000078
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
44.46317, -93.17243
When was Rolvaag, O. E., House listed on the National Register?

Rolvaag, O. E., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1969.

Where is Rolvaag, O. E., House located?

Rolvaag, O. E., House is located in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota at approximately 44.46317, -93.17243. See the map above.

Is Rolvaag, O. E., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rolvaag, O. E., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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