National Register of Historic Places

Veblen Farmstead

Veblen Farmstead is a historic place in Nerstrand, Rice County, Minnesota, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75001024.

Nerstrand, Rice County, MinnesotaListed June 30, 1975NRIS #75001024★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Veblen Farmstead?

The Thorstein Veblen Farmstead is a National Historic Landmark near Nerstrand in rural Rice County, Minnesota. The property preserves the childhood home of Norwegian-American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929), best known for his 1899 treatise The Theory of the Leisure Class.

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Listing details

Name
Veblen Farmstead
City
Nerstrand
County
Rice County
Listed on the National Register
June 30, 1975
NRIS reference number
75001024
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
44.34847, -93.04673
When was Veblen Farmstead listed on the National Register?

Veblen Farmstead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1975.

Where is Veblen Farmstead located?

Veblen Farmstead is located in Nerstrand, Rice County, Minnesota at approximately 44.34847, -93.04673. See the map above.

Is Veblen Farmstead a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Veblen Farmstead is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.