Forestville
Frozen in Time
State: Minnesota
County: Fillmore County
Founded: 1853
Abandoned: 1890s
Peak Population: 200
Forestville was bypassed by the railroad and declined. Thomas Meighen bought the town and preserved it accidentally - his general store remained stocked until 1910. Now a living history site.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- General store preserved since 1899
- Living history interpreters
- Part of state park with cave
Location
Address: Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
Coordinates: 43.6333, -92.2306