Where Old Cottage Grove is
Old Cottage Grove is the original village of Cottage Grove. In 1871, John Furber surveyed and platted the official village as a forty-acre settlement next to the town, and the town board met at Cottage Grove Lyceum Hall there from 1858 to 1874.
Several registered homes sit along Lamar Avenue South and 70th Street South.
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Homes in Old Cottage Grove
The John P. Furber House at 7310 Lamar Avenue, built in 1871, is one of the first homes in the original village and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The William W. Furber House at 7697 Lamar Avenue South and the Arthur H. Steen House at 7405 Lamar Avenue South are on the city's own register.
The city says the Old Cottage Grove area contains the John Watson House, at 8919 70th Street South, and other homes, and it is exploring ways to protect the area's character. Its East Ravine plan also calls for keeping the historic character of Old Cottage Grove and Cedarhurst Mansion.
Parks and places nearby
Old Cottage Grove Community Park is on the city's list of parks. The Shepard Farm Historic District, at 8896 70th Street South, joined the city's register in 2017.
Cedarhurst Mansion, at 6940 Keats Avenue South, sits on ten acres and is on the National Register. It was the summer home of attorney Cordenio Severance in the early 1900s and now hosts weddings and events.
Getting around and schools
Lamar Avenue South, 70th Street South and Keats Avenue South are the main roads through this part of the city. If a home is on the city's historic register, its preservation program includes design review, so ask the city before planning exterior work.
For schools, the city points residents to the South Washington County Schools (District 833) boundary maps. Check the assigned school for each address with the district.
How we help in Old Cottage Grove
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More on the city is on our Cottage Grove page. Learn the steps for buying a home, request a home valuation, or contact us.
Where these Old Cottage Grove facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from Cottage Grove 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4: Historic Preservation, Cottage Grove 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2: Land Use, City of Cottage Grove: Cottage Grove Town Hall history, City of Cottage Grove: Historic Preservation program, City of Cottage Grove: Neighborhood Parks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Old Cottage Grove?
Old Cottage Grove is the original village, platted in 1871 by John Furber as a forty-acre settlement. Registered homes sit along Lamar Avenue South and 70th Street South.
What kinds of homes are in Old Cottage Grove?
The area includes homes from the original village, such as the 1871 John P. Furber House, along with other homes of varied ages. We check each home's age and register status.
What park is near Old Cottage Grove?
Old Cottage Grove Community Park is on the city's park list. The Shepard Farm Historic District and Cedarhurst Mansion are historic sites in the same part of the city.
Which school district serves Old Cottage Grove?
South Washington County Schools, District 833, serves Cottage Grove, and the city's website links to the district's boundary maps. We always confirm the school for the exact address with the district.
How do I check flood zones and property taxes in Old Cottage Grove?
Enter the address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Washington County's property tax lookup shows taxes and assessed value for any parcel.
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