FOLSOM HOUSE MUSEUM

TAYLORS FALLS, MN

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Folsom House Museum is a historic site located in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. Built in 1855, the house was once the home of lumber baron, W.H.C. Folsom, and his family. The museum offers visitors a glimpse into mid-19th century life in Minnesota and the upper Midwest.

The house is a two-story Greek Revival-style structure with a large wrap-around porch. The interior features period furnishings and decor, including original wallpaper and flooring. Visitors can explore the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms, and even the original root cellar.

In addition to the house, the museum grounds also include a carriage house and a barn. The carriage house contains exhibits on local history and the lumber industry, while the barn is home to a collection of antique carriages and sleighs.

The museum offers guided tours and educational programs for school groups. It is open to the public from May through October and admission is charged. Folsom House Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a popular destination for history buffs and tourists alike.

FOLSOM HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TAYLORS FALLS MN. US MID #8402700089

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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FOLSOM HOUSE MUSEUM
272 W GOVERNMENT ST
TAYLORS FALLS
MN
55084

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FOLSOM HOUSE MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402700089
Name FOLSOM HOUSE MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG 45.400417, -92.654359
CODES FIPS State Code: 27
FIPS County Code: 025
US Census Tract: 110700
US Census Block: 1120