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The story of Farmington’s Village Charter, and the individuals involved in how it came to be, begins in 1869. Farmington was an unorganized village when it was pummeled by the city of Hastings for attempting to have the county seat moved from Hastings to Empire Township.
We're located in Farmington, Minnesota, just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, on the Dakota County Fairgrounds. Our five-acre site includes 22 buildings where visitors experience living history firsthand with costumed interpreters and demonstrations.
GNIS feature ID. 0643570 [2] Sales tax. 8.125% [5] Website. farmingtonmn.gov. Farmington is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,632 at the 2020 census. [3] It is a part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
One of the most notable events of the city’s history is the movement of the Dakota County Fair to Farmington in 1869. Another important but devastating event was the Great Fire of Farmington on November 22nd, 1879.
The history of the Town of Farmington must be viewed in the context of its glacial topography and the diverse vegetation that attracted the early settlers, and before them, the native Indian tribes.
Dakota City’s five-acre site includes 22 buildings that help to tell the story of life in a 1900 rural town. Dakota City offers special events throughout the year where visitors will experience living history firsthand with costumed interpreters and demonstrations.
Historic & Preservation Resources. Heritage Landmarks. Farmington Heritage Landmarks are buildings, sites, structures, and districts that have been designated by the City Council in recognition of their historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance.
