Prospect House and Civil War Museum

Prospect House and Civil War Museum Prospect House is a Georgian-style "mansion" in Battle Lake, Minnesota that houses beautiful vintage artifacts and a Civil War Museum. Adults $10.

You can take a tour of this beauty by calling (218) 864-4008. The Prospect House, a Georgian-style "mansion", was the first house, and later the first resort, in Battle Lake, MN. James A. “Cap” Colehour, a veteran of the Civil War, migrated to Battle Lake, MN and built the first house in town called the “Chicago House” in 1882. In 1886 Colehour built an addition onto his house and began to offer h

is home to visitors, which he then called "The Prospect Inn," as a seasonal resort hotel. He operated the resort until 1924 when he retired at age 82. Cap’s daughter, Kathrina, and her husband, Ernest Wilkins, remodeled the interior five years later, in 1929. The house’s furnishings and décor have not been changed since that time. Continually inhabited by descendants of Cap Colehour since 1882, the four stories of Prospect House are filled with priceless artifacts, including a large exhibit room on the lower level dedicated to the Civil War. Historical markers around the yard tell the story of the Prospect House, which is on the State and National Register of Historic Places. The Prospect House and Civil War Museum is open year round. Call (218) 864-4008 for a tour appointment reservation.

Come take a mini-tour and find out more about the Prospect House on Saturday June 27th from 12 - 4 no reservations need...
06/18/2026

Come take a mini-tour and find out more about the Prospect House on Saturday June 27th from 12 - 4 no reservations needed. Adults $5, children free

Come find out about Volunteering at Prospect House as we celebrate all of our volunteers
05/20/2026

Come find out about Volunteering at Prospect House as we celebrate all of our volunteers

Prospect House depends on the generosity of visitors and donations. We are excited to announce that we have been the re...
02/05/2026

Prospect House depends on the generosity of visitors and donations. We are excited to announce that we have been the recipient of a generous donation of $50,000 from Scott Larson and Robin Stegner of Redwood Falls. This will be used toward the restoration of the outside of the house. Thank you, Scott and Robin!

Address

403 Lake Avenue N
Battle Lake, MN
56515

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 12am - 4:30pm

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(218) 864-4008

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