Old Frontenac
River Resort
State: Minnesota
County: Goodhue County
Founded: 1839
Abandoned: 1867
Peak Population: 500
Old Frontenac was a fashionable Mississippi River resort. When the railroad bypassed it, the town froze in time. Victorian buildings remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Mississippi River resort
- Railroad bypassed it
- Victorian buildings
Location
Address: Frontenac, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44.5333, -92.3333