Forestville
State: Minnesota
County: Fillmore County
Founded: 1853
Abandoned: 1890s
Forestville was supposed to be a major frontier town—the Meighen family built a store, mill, and 1857 brick building. But the railroad bypassed it, and Thomas Meighen simply bought the whole town. His family farm encompassed the entire village until it became a state park.
Quick Facts
- One man bought the entire town when railroad bypassed it
- Operated as private farm for decades
- Now a living history site with costumed interpreters
- Mystery Cave is nearby for combined visit
Location
Address: Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, Fillmore County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43.6356, -92.2275