Recognized as a local landmark since its construction, the Kasson Water Tower overlooks the community. In 1895, 25 residents petitioned the Village of Kasson to erect a waterworks system inside the village limits, and in June the council agreed and resolved to begin work. The plan included an 80-foot tower holding a wooden tank of 2,000 barrels, a 7-horsepower engine, an 8-inch well of suitable depth, a deep well pump, 3,600 feet of water main, and 10 hydrants, at a total cost of about $6,000. C.R. Elder prepared the plans, E.E. Huelster was the local contractor, and stonemason Edward Wilson of Norway laid the ornamental limestone that distinguishes the tower. The stone came from the McDonough quarry three miles north near Mantorville. Inside, a spiral staircase of iron pipe and elbows with metal grid steps leads to the top. The tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and after it was taken out of service in 1996, a local and statewide effort led to its restoration and preservation.