Goodsell Observatory
Goodsell Observatory is an observatory in Rice, Minnesota. Goodsell Observatory is situated nearby to the islet Mai-Fête Island, as well as near Upper Lyman Lake.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Skinner Memorial Chapel and O. E. Rolvaag House.
Skinner Memorial Chapel
Place of worship
Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Skinner Memorial Chapel is a chapel and historic building on the campus of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Skinner Memorial Chapel is situated 840 feet southwest of Goodsell Observatory.
O. E. Rolvaag House
Protected area
Photo: Jonathunder, GFDL.
The O. E. Rølvaag House was the home of Ole Edvart Rølvaag, Norwegian-American novelist and professor at St. Olaf College. The home is located at 311 Manitou Street in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. O. E. Rolvaag House is situated 1 mile west of Goodsell Observatory.
Waterford Bridge
Bridge
Photo: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Waterford Bridge, formerly designated Bridge L0327 and now Bridge L3275, is a historic steel truss bridge over the Cannon River in Waterford Township, Minnesota, United States. Waterford Bridge is situated 2 miles northeast of Goodsell Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Northfield and Waterford.
Northfield
Photo: 123dieinafire, CC BY 3.0.
Northfield is a city in Minnesota. Its major historical claim to fame is the "Defeat of Jesse James." It's also one of the best-smelling towns in America due to the local Malt-O-Meal factory.
Waterford
Village
Waterford is an unincorporated community in Waterford Township, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. Waterford is situated 1½ miles north of Goodsell Observatory.
Castle Rock
Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Castle Rock is an unincorporated community in Castle Rock Township, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States. Castle Rock is situated 6 miles north of Goodsell Observatory.
Goodsell Observatory
- Type: Observatory
- Categories: building, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Rice, Minnesota, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
44.4619° or 44° 27′ 43″ northLongitude
-93.15251° or 93° 9′ 9″ westOpen location code
86P8FR6W+QXOpenStreetMap ID
way 126663864OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
man_made=observatory
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Goodsell Observatory from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mai-Fête Island and Upper Lyman Lake.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Olin Hall and Boliou Hall.
Minnesota: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, and Rochester.
Curious Observatories to Discover
Uncover intriguing observatories from every corner of the globe.