Visitation 14,465 (2006) Phone +1 218-437-8174 Added to NRHP 25 October 1989 | Architect Multiple Area 10 ha Year built 1937 | |
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Architectural style NPS rustic architecture MPS Minnesota State Park CCC/WPA/Rustic Style MPS Address 33489 240th Ave NW, Argyle, MN 56713, USA | ||
Old Mill State Park is a small Minnesota state park on the Middle River between Argyle and Newfolden on an ancient beach of glacial Lake Agassiz in Marshall County in the northwestern part of the state.
Contents
- Old mill state park grinding day
- HistoryEdit
- WildlifeEdit
- National Register of Historic PlacesEdit
- References
It is a 406-acre (164 ha) park.
Old mill state park grinding day
HistoryEdit
The park area was originally homesteaded by the Larson Family in 1882. A series of water and wind powered mills were soon built in the area. Eventually a steam-powered mill replaced the older technology. The state bought the area in 1937 and rebuilt the steam engine in 1958. Every year as part of the park's special events and interpretive programs, the old mill is run as it had been years ago.
WildlifeEdit
Many species are attracted to the river that runs through the park. Deer and moose are the largest animals that frequent the park. Beaver, raccoon, white-tailed jackrabbits and snowshoe hares are common. A bird migration route runs through the park adding more wildlife especially in the spring and fall. The ground-nesting marsh hawk is a common summer resident. Owls and the occasional eagle have been sighted in the park.
National Register of Historic PlacesEdit
A 25-acre (10 ha) historic district including eight contributing buildings and structures, built by the Works Progress Administration, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Larson Mill is listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places.