Known as the “Birthplace of Minnesota” since the original territorial convention took place here in 1848, the local rumor is that the residents of Stillwater were given the choice of either having the university or the prison — and they picked the prison, since there were more prisoners than students at the time. While the original prison is demolished, it’s the Warden’s former mansion that experiences the most haunted activity.
We spark your imagination on this Stillwater city walking tour with real ghost stories, paranormal experiences, recent investigations, Native American legends, and much more! We do ongoing research to make sure we can tell you something you’ve never heard.