Where is Faribault, Minnesota, USA?

Where is Faribault Located? - Faribault is a city located in the Rice County of Minnesota, United States. Faribault lies between 44.2949634 Degrees North latitudes and -93.2688270 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Faribault Located?

Faribault is a city located in the Rice County of Minnesota, United States. Faribault lies between 44.2949634 Degrees North latitudes and -93.2688270 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Faribault city is 24453 people and the city has a total area of 15.50 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Transportation and Connectivity in Faribault, Minnesota

• Faribault is the county seat of Rice County in southern Minnesota.
• The city is located at the confluence of the Cannon River and Straight River.
• Interstate 35 runs along the western side of Faribault.
• Faribault is about 50 miles south of Minneapolis-Saint Paul.
• The city has a historic downtown and several major educational institutions.
• Faribault is home to the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf and Minnesota State Academy for the Blind.
• The city is known for Faribault Woolen Mill and other manufacturing and food-processing businesses.

Places to Visit in Faribault, Minnesota

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Waterbodies in Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault is located at the confluence of the Cannon River and Straight River. The area also has several nearby lakes, including Shields Lake, French Lake, Roberds Lake, and Cannon Lake. Sakatah Lake and other recreational waterbodies are located within the surrounding southern Minnesota region.

Golf Courses in and Around Faribault, Minnesota

Golf facilities in and around Faribault include Faribault Golf & Country Club, Legacy Golf, and Straight River Golf Course. Several additional courses are available in nearby Northfield, Owatonna, and other southern Minnesota communities.

Faribault, Minnesota — Key Historical Facts

• Faribault was founded in 1852 by Alexander Faribault, an early fur trader and entrepreneur.
• The community developed near the confluence of the Cannon and Straight Rivers.
• Faribault was incorporated as a city in 1872.
• The arrival of railroads helped Faribault develop as a regional trade and manufacturing center.
• Faribault Woolen Mill has operated in the city since 1865 and remains an important historic landmark.
• The Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour was built in the 1860s and is an important historic religious site.
• Faribault became a major center for specialized education with the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf and Minnesota State Academy for the Blind.
• Shattuck-St. Mary's School has been an important educational institution in the city since the 19th century.
• Faribault continues to serve as a regional center for manufacturing, education, commerce, and recreation in southern Minnesota.

References

• City of Faribault, Minnesota
• U.S. Census Bureau
• State of Minnesota
• Rice County, Minnesota
• Visit Faribault

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