During the 1850’s and ‘60’s,  Prescott was a thriving river town.
This page will take you on a
Virtual Walking Tour of Prescott’s Historic Places.
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Located at 233 Broad St. N. in the 1885 H. S. Miller Bank building which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Welcome & Heritage Center is also home to the Chamber of Commerce for the Prescott area.

Located at 207 Broad St., it is the former Prescott Spinner Factory. From 1928 to 1945, the Prescott Spinner Factory occupied the first floor where fishing lures, spinner, baits, and flies were produced.

Located at 202 Broad St. and built in 1874, this used to be a three-story building housing first- floor shops, second floor offices, and a third-floor hall. In 1918, a fire damaged the building.  It was then repaired and remodeled to reflect its appearance you see today. Inside the Boardwalk, burned rafters and limestone walls are still visible.  Currently, a variety of restaurants and shops are located here.

Located where the St. Croix and Mississippi meet, it was the site of a sawmill in 1852, and later used as a flour mill.  In 1933, the Mercord family erected a historical marker.  A historic plaque was installed by the Prescott Area Historical Society in 1976.

Located at 269 Dakota St. S and built in 1912. The Church towers above the downtown with an excellent view of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers from its parking lot.  The twin domed steeples are landmarks for travelers along the river and highways.  There are two large glass stained windows depicting St. Patrick and the Good Shepherd.  

Located at 122 Orange St. and built in 1883.  Originally the building housed a harness shop and the local telephone office. In 1985, the building was restored with careful attention paid to historic detail.