Interested in fun facts and the history of Saint Peter, MN?
Then read on!
St. Peter is a city in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Here are a few facts about it:
1. The population of St. Peter was 11,196 according to the 2010 Census.
2. It was named after Saint Peter of the Bible.
3. The city was established in 1853 by Captain William Dodd.
4. The city was heavily damaged by a tornado in 1998, which destroyed many buildings, including parts of the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
5. The campus of Gustavus Adolphus College is located in St. Peter, which is a private liberal arts college.
6. St. Peter is also home to the Traverse des Sioux Historical Site, a historic site marking the location of a major treaty signing between the U.S. government and the Dakota people in 1851.
7. Other landmarks in St. Peter include the John A. Johnson House, the Traverse des Sioux State Historic Site, and the Veterans Memorial Bridge.