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Kenny Rogers Home

By Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Industry Observer

January 14, 2009 06:25 PM

Photograph by Robert Swetz - Minnesota

Rumor has it that many years ago Kenny Rogers had this home built in Dayton Minnesota over looking the Mississippi River over 20 years ago.

I have drove by this home over 100 times when I use to drive up to northern Minnesota to my cabin. And now I just had to post a blog and throw it out there to see if the rumor is true.

I took this photograph of the home 1-11-2009 on my trip to Minnesota.

If for any reason you may think that this rumor is false, please come forward. And no matter who owns this home it is a very beautiful one.

Kenny Rogers

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Tim

As a fifth generation Dayton resident, I can confirm A) It has nothing to do with Kenny Rogers. B) It was built by a man named Talbot, and C) It has nothing to do with the Talbot's Department Store chain.

Jul 01, 2012 03:36 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#18

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Shawn

The Talbot house sits on the old home made shooting range we used as kids. kenny's house is about 1 mile to the Northwest of the house shown in the picture. Kenny's house you can see if you type in this address. He has it all fenced off for horses. 16840 70th St. N.E. Dayton, MN

Jul 20, 2012 04:26 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#19

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Shawn

A link directly to Kenny's house high above the river.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/16847-70th-St.-N.E.--Otsego,-MN_rb/#/homes/for_sale/Otsego-MN/42604_rid/45.253644,-93.530871,45.248267,-93.551084_rect/15_zm/1_fr/

Jul 20, 2012 04:31 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#20

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Shawn and thank you for the correction ;o)

Apr 12, 2013 09:54 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Anonymous

Anna

It is owned by a man named Jim Talbot, not John....I'm friends with them.

Dec 04, 2013 04:25 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#22

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Anna

Kenny Rogers also does not own the house on 70th, that house belongs to another family, not Kenny Rogers..

Dec 09, 2013 06:42 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#23

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Lutefisk

Gotta love wild rumors.

Feb 03, 2014 07:06 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#24

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Thanks everyone for all your comments! This blog continues to receive comments which is very usual, mainly because the info is wrong.

VB ;o)

Feb 03, 2014 08:32 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

J Tyler Reiss

Hoekstra & Reiss - Edina Realty - Buffalo, MN

I drove by this home during the Christmas Season. It was lit up and looked very classy.

Feb 25, 2014 02:43 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello J Tyler Reiss ... we sure live in a small world!

Feb 25, 2014 04:42 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Anonymous

Michelle who grew up in Otsego

Many years ago Kenny Rogers was on a radio show where he said he would truthfully answer questions about the rumor of him building a house in MN. He was asked: Are you building a home in Dayton, MN? He answered no. The home above is located in Otsego, MN. You have to cross the bridge to be in Dayton. So, who knows what his answer would have been if he was asked about Otsego.

Mar 08, 2014 11:14 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#28

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Michelle and thank you so much for your comment!

VB ;o)

Mar 09, 2014 12:53 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Anonymous

Charlie D

The rumor about Kenny Rogers started because at about the time the house was being built, Kenny Rogers either bought a horse in the area, or borrowed a horse for a breeding loan, or something like that. Horses not houses.

Local construction workers began telling people they were working on Kenny Rogers' house, and it spread from there.

Jun 04, 2014 11:02 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#30

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Charlie D ... and I sure have been receiving many comments over the years on this post. Rumors are funny how they work and thanks for stopping by.

Jun 05, 2014 12:25 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Anonymous

K. Rogers

I am Kenny Rogers, and I have been living under the name of "Talbot" to escape my gambling creditors.

Oct 23, 2014 04:35 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#32

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Diane T

OMG, can't believe the misinformation! The house was built by James Talbot. He lives there to this day. Local businessman. Not Kenny or the Talbots of the clothing store chain.

Aug 20, 2015 12:42 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#33

Anonymous

Shirley Watson

It is a very gorgeous home and I would just love to see inside. I love it , I pass by often

May 27, 2016 08:41 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#34

Anonymous

Margie Niesen

I have been driving past there for the last six weeks on my way to Mercy Clinic For cancer radiation. I would love to be able to know the truth and story behind this home. I would also like to be able to privatily take a tour of this home. I am 71years old and there would no way be able to afford this home. But at least I can look.

May 16, 2017 11:06 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#35

Anonymous

Anne Myers

John Talbot owns that mansion

Jul 25, 2017 07:01 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

#36

Anonymous

My husband and I regularly enjoy Harley rides along that road and I've always wondered who lives in that gorgeous home. We have never seen anyone outside the home when we drive by and there are never any vehicles in the driveway either. I've also always been curious how it looks inside; would be fun to tour!!

Aug 02, 2017 08:53 PM