Cox House

Address
500 N. Washington Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082 United States Get Directions
Phone 507-934-4309
Website https://www.nchsmn.org/visit/e-st-julien-cox-house/

The Cox House is located in Saint Peter, MN, at the intersection of Skaro Street and Washington Avenue.

Address
500 N Washington Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Accessible parking

  • Street parking is available
  • Tour and school buses can also park free on the street

General

  • Service animals are welcome.
  • First aid kit is available.

For visitors with mobility disabilities

  • The main house is not wheelchair accessible.
  • The carriage house is wheelchair accessible by a side ramp.
  • There is a small restroom on the first floor of the main house.

For visitors who are blind or have low vision

  • Lighting is dim due to the historic nature of the house.

For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing

  • Printed information is available on-site.

NCHS Statement on Accessibility

The E. St. Julien Cox House welcomes all visitors. We recognize the diverse needs of our audience and strive to offer accessible programming to enable all visitors to explore this historic site.

However, accessibility for guests with limited mobility can be challenging at our historic sites due to historical and natural features. With advance notice, we will make every effort to respond to access needs.

We aim to provide guests with as much information as possible before visiting any of our sites and museums.

If you have additional questions about accessibility or other needs, please get in touch with the Nicollet County Historical Society at 507-934-2160 or info@nchsmn.org. If you’re interested in volunteering to help us improve our site’s accessibility, please visit our Volunteer page.

Events at this venue

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    Closed for Winter Break

    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States +1 more

    Our offices and sites are closed for winter break from December 21, 2025, through January 5, 2026. Regular hours resume on January 6, 2026.

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    CLOSED FOR FALL BREAK

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    Nicollet County Historical Society - Treaty Site History Center 1851 N. Minnesota Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States +1 more

    Nicollet County Historical Society sites and offices are closed for fall break, November 27-29, 2025.

  • A doll with curly hair and striped clothes sits inside a metal birdcage. Text on the right reads: "Dolls Dark, October 31, 6:30-8:00 PM, Cox House," against a dark, distressed background.

    Dolls of the Dark

    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    You are invited to a one-night-only display of dolls from the Society’s collection, along with select pieces from private collectors, including porcelain beauties, fractured smiles, and threadbare forms long since forgotten. Explore the house to reveal the forgotten playthings hidden within the storied walls.

  • A poster with a haunted house, bats, a full moon, and children in costumes, advertising "Trick or Treat at the Cox House" on October 31 from 5-6:30 PM.

    Trick-or-Treat at the Cox House

    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Families are invited to come trick-or-treating at the Cox House on Halloween Eve from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

  • A close-up of a doll’s face on a dark red and black background with event text partially visible. A large red "CANCELLED" stamp overlays the image, indicating the event is called off.

    Canceled Dolls of the Dark

    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    You are invited to a three-night-only display of dolls from the Society’s collection, along with select pieces from private collectors—including porcelain beauties, fractured smiles, and threadbare forms long since forgotten. Explore the house to reveal the forgotten playthings hidden within the storied walls.

  • A close-up of a doll’s face on a dark red and black background with event text partially visible. A large red "CANCELLED" stamp overlays the image, indicating the event is called off.

    Canceled Dolls of the Dark

    Dolls of the Dark
    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    You are invited to a three-night-only display of dolls from the Society’s collection, along with select pieces from private collectors—including porcelain beauties, fractured smiles, and threadbare forms long since forgotten. Explore the house to reveal the forgotten playthings hidden within the storied walls.

  • A Victorian-style bedroom with a wooden bed, antique dresser, chairs, lace-covered table, and old-fashioned toys. Text reads: "Cox House. Self-guided tours.

    Cox House Self-guided Tours

    Cox House Self-guided Tours
    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join us for self-guided tours of the beautifully restored 1871 Cox House at your leisure. No admission fees or reservations required.

  • A Victorian-style bedroom with a wooden bed, antique dresser, chairs, lace-covered table, and old-fashioned toys. Text reads: "Cox House. Self-guided tours.

    Cox House Self-guided Tours

    Cox House Self-guided Tours
    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join us for self-guided tours of the beautifully restored 1871 Cox House at your leisure. No admission fees or reservations required.

  • A Victorian-style bedroom with a wooden bed, antique dresser, chairs, lace-covered table, and old-fashioned toys. Text reads: "Cox House. Self-guided tours.

    Cox House Self-guided Tours

    Cox House Self-guided Tours
    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join us for self-guided tours of the beautifully restored 1871 Cox House at your leisure. No admission fees or reservations required.

  • A Victorian-style bedroom with a wooden bed, antique dresser, chairs, lace-covered table, and old-fashioned toys. Text reads: "Cox House. Self-guided tours.

    Cox House Self-guided Tours

    Cox House Self-guided Tours
    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join us for self-guided tours of the beautifully restored 1871 Cox House at your leisure. No admission fees or reservations required.

  • A Victorian-style bedroom with a wooden bed, antique dresser, chairs, lace-covered table, and old-fashioned toys. Text reads: "Cox House. Self-guided tours.

    Cox House Self-guided Tours

    Cox House Self-guided Tours
    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join us for self-guided tours of the beautifully restored 1871 Cox House at your leisure. No admission fees or reservations required.

  • A Victorian-style bedroom with a wooden bed, antique dresser, chairs, lace-covered table, and old-fashioned toys. Text reads: "Cox House. Self-guided tours.

    Cox House Self-guided Tours

    Cox House Self-guided Tours
    Cox House 500 N. Washington Avenue, Saint Peter, MN, United States

    Join us for self-guided tours of the beautifully restored 1871 Cox House at your leisure. No admission fees or reservations required.