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William Dee Log Cabin

Olmsted 
1195 W Circle Dr., SW 
Rochester, MN 55902

Historical Significance:

In 1862 William Dee built this cabin for his family. By 1910 this cabin was the last unaltered log cabin in Rochester. The DAR spearheaded a drive to save the cabin.

Acknowledgements: Rochester Chapter DAR has provided volunteers and support donations. In 2011, a NSDAR grant helped to restore the cabin.
Form Submitted By: Rochester Chapter, Minnesota State Society Daughters of the American Revolution 10/3/2012
HSP Category:
Building
Period:
1862
Architect:
William Dee
HSP Style:
Log Cabin
Builder:
William Dee
Construction:
Logs
No. Stories:
1
Original Use:
Family home
Present Use:
Historical Tours and Education of Students from local schools.
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Designations:

  • State Historical Commission
  • County Historical Commission

Historic Marker:

  • Marker Organization: Rochester Chapter DAR
  • Marker Date: 1972
  • Marker Text: In 1862 William Dee built this cabin for his family. By 1910 it was the last unaltered pioneer log cabin in Rochester and was scheduled for destruction. Recognizing its historic value the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) spearheaded a drive to save the cabin. Subsequently the owner, Andrew Seeverts, donated the cabin to the newly built Mayo Park as a tribute to Dr. William Worrell Mayo. The cabin was moved to this location in 1972.

Funded By:

The cabin is the property the History Center of Olmsted County. They provide maintenance from donations.

Information for the Visitors:

What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:

  • Condition of Property: Preserve
  • Open to the Public? Yes
  • Is it Family Friendly? Yes
  • Lodging? Yes
  • Brochure available? No
  • Catalog available? No
  • DVD available? No
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