Hastings City Hall — Local services in Hastings

This stunning building was completed in 1871 and originally served as the courthouse for Dakota County. It was designed by A.M. Radcliff, one of Minnesota's first architects, in an Italian Villa style.

From 1871 to September 1974, when the county commissioners had their final meeting there, the courthouse functioned as the seat of Dakota County government. In 1993, it was renamed the Hastings City Hall. It's a beautiful classic building and worth a visit.

The city was named for the first elected governor of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley who served from 1858 to 1860. A military force from Fort Snelling arrived in the area surrounding Hastings during the winter of 1820 in order to protect a supply convoy that was being obstructed. Oliver's Grove was the name given to the region where Lieutenant William G. Oliver camped; a trading station was established there in 1833. A year before Minnesota was admitted to the Union, in 1857, Oliver's Grove was surveyed and organized as a city following the opening of the region for white settlement by the Treaty of Mendota in 1851. Hastings was designated as Dakota County's county seat...

Quiet, beautiful river city. Has everything a big city has without the hassle. The Hastings bridge is excellent photo opportunity and the river walk is very pretty. There's a lot to do here, too. The people are friendly and helpful. I go here frequently and would definitely recommend it to...

This place is a treasure. We visited the Pioneer Room and were greeted by very helpful volunteers who found historical records from our home.

If you're into Hastings history, add a visit to the Pioneer Room...