Comstock House

Exterior view of Comstock House against a blue sky and red flowers in foreground.

The 1882 family home of railroad & academic pioneers

Exterior view of Comstock House against a blue sky and red flowers in foreground.

The 1882 family home of railroad & academic pioneers

This shining example of Victorian architecture has stood as a symbol of prosperity since the city’s earliest days. A true Moorhead landmark, the house was home to the Comstocks, a family who worked tirelessly to bring business and educational opportunities to this Red River Valley community.

Managed by the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Free admission for MNHS and HCSCC members.

Exterior view of Comstock House against a blue sky.

What to see and do

Ornate base of a box made of iron featuring the face of a bearded man.

Step into the 19th-century home of the Comstock family and explore the architectural details and historical artifacts that make this house so remarkable.

A pillar of business, education, and community

Solomon G. Comstock and his family helped nurture the tiny settlement of Moorhead into a thriving hub of commerce and education.

Black and white portrait of Solomon G. Comstock and his family.