The Marine Mill was the first commercial sawmill in what became the U.S. state of Minnesota, established in 1839. Now in ruins, it is currently a historic site managed by the city of Marine on St. Croix in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Marine Mill Site in 1970 for having state-level significance in the themes of exploration/settlement, industry, and transportation. It was nominated for being the birthplace of the region's seminal industry—lumbering—and a major landing on its crucial transportation route, the St. Croix River. The site is also a contributing property to the Marine on St. Croix Historic District.
Interesting historical spot, but there was unfortunately not much to see. Everything was overgrown so it was not possible to see remains of any historical buildings. But this is probably what happen when they try to reestablish the forest.
Great little gem! Perfect picnic spot!
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