Nicollet County Historical Society Cancels Two “Dolls of the Dark” Dates, Keeps Halloween Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Jessica Becker, Executive DirectorNicollet County Historical Societyinfo@nchsmn.org | 507-934-2160nchsmn.org Nicollet County Historical Society Cancels Two “Dolls of the Dark” Dates, Keeps Halloween Program ST. PETER, Minn. (October 23, 2025) — The Nicollet County Historical Society has announced a schedule change for its upcoming Halloween event, Dolls of the
John W. Nelson: The Last Union Civil War Veteran Buried in Nicollet County
John W. Nelson is the last Civil War Union veteran buried in Nicollet County.
Share Your Passion for History as a Volunteer Tour Guide
Are you a storyteller with a passion for history? Then we invite you to become a Volunteer Tour Guide at the History Center! This is an opportunity to connect with people of all ages and spark their curiosity about our region’s past. As a guide, you will be the friendly
NCHS AWARDED STATE GRANT TO UPGRADE COLLECTIONS SYSTEM
The Nicollet County Historical Society has been awarded a $9,925 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant to upgrade our collections management system.
West Point to World War: The Johnson Brothers
Two brothers from St. Peter, Minnesota became high-ranking military heroes. Colonel Franklin and Brigadier General Arthur Johnson's journeys from West Point to the battlefields of the Spanish-American War and World War I are a testament to courage and family legacy. Read their fascinating story here!
Greenlawn Cemetery
Nestled near the historic community of Traverse des Sioux, Greenlawn Cemetery, also known as Old Traverse Cemetery, was the first platted cemetery in Nicollet County.
Transcript: A Bill for the Removal of the Capitol of the Territory or Future State of Minnesota, and for other purposes
This document contains the text of a bill that was passed by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1857 to transfer the capital of Minnesota from St. Paul to St. Peter. This document has been determined to have been written at that time, but it is most likely a working copy
Annual Meeting Information Page
To ensure our members are well-informed about the upcoming Annual Meeting and their voting eligibility, below are pertinent details about what you're voting on and elections.
The Changing Shape of Nicollet County
When Nicollet County was first established in 1853, its borders looked very different from today. Early maps placed its northern boundary along the Crow River, and the county seat moved before settling in St. Peter. Over time, township boundaries evolved, shaping the county we know now. Explore the story of