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Washington County Historic Courthouse

Stillwater, MN
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Ranked #2 of 15 attractions in Stillwater
Type: Government Buildings, Historic Sites
Description: Minnesota's first courthouse.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Both my mother and brother got married here. My mom over 15 years ago and my brother 4 years back now. I love the elegance of the place. Beautiful views. Great location. Might be a possibility when I get married.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We utilized the Historic Courthouse for our daughter's wedding reception July, 2012 with games outside and a meal then dancing upstairs. We opened the jail and had an interpreter available for tours which was well received. Overall, was a wonderful venue. The staff was great to work with and gave us a marvelous tour of the facility as part of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

This building was a working courhouse when I was growing up in Stillwater, and has been beautifully preserved. They have jail tours where you can get a taste of what life was like "back then" when things weren't quite so "cushy". Best time of the year to visit is when they are decorated for Chirstmas - absolutely gorgeous!

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River Falls, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

had our wedding there and it was amazing. gorgeour setting and the staff was very helpful! all aroundwonderful experience.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

We visit each year the weekend before Thanksgiving to attend the holiday event. The enchanting decor puts us in the holiday mood and the vendors provide fantastic options for buying those special gifts. Be sure to have a little treat as you rest your feet.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

great place to hold a special occasion. They are very easy to work with and it looks nice. You can bring in caters and also have bar services with Beer and Wine

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

With downtown Stillwater being antiques, art galleries and restaurants, the courthouse is a true piece of history. Not too much left in the area that reflects such great history.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Everything is real. I was a witness in one of the last trials that was held there in the seventies. It all came back. She lost her case.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

The historical society does a nice job giving tours of the courthouse and jail, and telling the history of Stillwater.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

This is a great place to stop when you first come to Stillwater! - Very informative Guides. - Nice 10 minutes video about the Courthouse, when it was built, how and why. - Best of all, the Tour was FREE! - Be sure to stop here if you like History!

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