Johann Schimmelpfennig Farmstead

The Johann Schimmelpfennig Farmstead, located in Benton Township, Carver County, Minnesota, is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established by German immigrants Johann and Albertina Schimmelpfennig in the mid-19th century, the farmstead showcases the architectural evolution of Minnesota farms from 1856 to 1909. Visitors can explore the original log house, barn, and later wood-framed structures that reflect the changing agricultural practices of the time, including the transition from subsistence farming to livestock and dairy production.