Wabasha County Historical Society Museum

Wabasha County Historical Society Museum Housed in the oldest surviving brick schoolhouse in Minnesota, the Wabasha County Historical Society Museum in Reads Landing is loaded with history.

Wabasha County is located in Southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi River. It is considered to be both a part of the Mississippi River Valley, and Mississippi River Bluffs Area. The rich history of this area is evident throughout the county. Prior to 1826, the area of Wabasha was inhabited by the Sioux, led by chief Wa-pa-shaw, who would later give the county and city their names. The city of W

abasha is the county seat and also Minnesota's first and longest continuously inhabited River town. Wabasha was first settled in 1826, becoming an officially recognized city in 1830 with the Prairie du Chien Treaty. This makes Wabasha the oldest city in Minnesota.

08/23/2026
Two interstate bridges in Wabasha!? Any guesses for when this picture was taken?From the collections of the Wabasha Coun...
08/21/2026

Two interstate bridges in Wabasha!?

Any guesses for when this picture was taken?

From the collections of the Wabasha County Historical Society.

Sunsets on the Mississippi River have always been appreciated. 🌅Come learn more about this historic river on Sunday, Aug...
08/20/2026

Sunsets on the Mississippi River have always been appreciated. 🌅

Come learn more about this historic river on Sunday, August 23 at 2 PM at the Wabasha County Historical Society Museum in Reads Landing.

Captain Lee Hendrix will share his more than 50 years of experience on the Mississippi River, along with stories and history from a lifetime of navigating this remarkable river.

We hope to see you there!

Postcard from the collections of the Wabasha County Historical Society.

08/20/2026

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It’s Plainview! 🎉Here’s another view of the street, looking from the opposite direction. The Plainview Hotel would have ...
08/15/2026

It’s Plainview! 🎉

Here’s another view of the street, looking from the opposite direction. The Plainview Hotel would have been across the street, just out of view in this photo.

Happy Corn on the Cob Days!🌽

Here’s another picture from the same corner, taken a few years later! 👀Does this view give you any clues? What has chang...
08/14/2026

Here’s another picture from the same corner, taken a few years later! 👀

Does this view give you any clues? What has changed, and what looks familiar?

Do you recognize the town yet? Share your guesses! 📸

Thank you Millville Historical Society for letting us join you again for your open house! We look forward to collaborati...
08/12/2026

Thank you Millville Historical Society for letting us join you again for your open house!

We look forward to collaborating with you every year. 😄

Any guesses on which bustling town this is? 👀The message on the back of this photograph says it was taken on Decoration ...
08/12/2026

Any guesses on which bustling town this is? 👀

The message on the back of this photograph says it was taken on Decoration Day in 1898, what we now call Memorial Day.

Do you recognize the town? Share your guesses in the comments!

From the collections of the Wabasha County Historical Society.

Address

70537 206th Avenue
Reads Landing, MN
55968

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16519279002

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