Why visit Dundas
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cannon Valley Cinema 10, Archibald Mill and Edward T. Archibald House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 5°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dundas
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dundas
Dundas is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2020 census. Dundas is bordered by the city of Northfield.
From the Wikipedia article Dundas, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Archibald Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former mill building in Dundas, Minnesota
Edward T. Archibald House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Goodsell Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Observatory at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota
O. E. Rolvaag House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Scoville Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building on the campus of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, United States
Willis Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Northfield, Minnesota, United States
Ault Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Gran Plaza Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
Jefferson Road
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; We-Sa 11:00-22:00
James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
Jefferson Road
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-17:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.9 mi
2220 Gleason Court, Northfield
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00
1 more on the map.
History
Dundas was platted in 1857 by the Archibalds: brothers John Sidney and Edward T., along with their cousin George Archibald, who built mills on both sides of the Cannon River. The brothers named the city after their home Dundas County, Ontario, Canada.
In 1857, the Archibalds founded the Archibald Mill, a flour mill, on the west bank of the Cannon River. The milling industry contributed greatly to Dundas' 19th-century success, and at one point the mills in Dundas were considered among the best in the world. The ruins of the Archibald Mill can still be seen today.
The city's original central business district was located on Second Street, and by 1866 it included two general stores, a library, hotel, shoe store, restaurant, meeting hall and saloon. The neighborhood began to shift once the Minnesota Central Railway built its station on the west side of the river, resulting in the development of Railway Street and the platting of the Railway Addition in 1865. All that remains of the original commercial district is the Ault Store (built in 1866), which started as a general store and housed the town's first library on the second floor; the same building also served as the home of the Dundas News for its operation from 1876 to 1879 when it was bought and absorbed by the Northfield News.
From the History section of Dundas, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
All Saints Church-Episcopal
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Northfield Community Education Cntr
School · 3.3 mi
700 Lincoln Parkway, Northfield
Healthcare1
Map of Dundas
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 5°F | 1.0 in | 9.4 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 8°F | 1.0 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 20°F | 1.9 in | 6.4 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 1.2 in | 10.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Faribault (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rice County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Faribault Municipal Airport (FBL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Northfield 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Faribault 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Farmington 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Cannon Falls 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Lakeville 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Credit River 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Apple Valley 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Rosemount 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Owatonna 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Burnsville 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Archibald-Mill-Dundas-June-2008, Calebrw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward T. Archibald House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scoville Memorial Library, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RolvaagHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Skinner Memorial Chapel 2015, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Willis Hall 2013, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- All Saints Church Northfield, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Archibald Mill, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goodsell Observatory, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ault Store, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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