Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park
Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park, Historic mill site on Vermillion River in Hastings, United States.
The four-story Ramsey Mill structure stands alongside Old Mill Park, featuring limestone walls and oak savanna vegetation along the Vermillion River banks.
Alexander Ramsey and Dr. Thomas Foster constructed this flour mill between 1856 and 1857, reaching a production capacity of 125 barrels per day by 1894.
The mill ruins demonstrate the industrial heritage of Minnesota, representing the early grain processing facilities that supported local agricultural communities.
Visitors can explore the 10-acre park through a connected trail system extending 10 miles, observing both the mill ruins and natural features.
The park contains rare Minnesota oak savanna habitat with scattered bur oak trees and prairie grasses, plus a section of the Vermillion River supporting brown trout.
Location: Hastings
Inception: 1856
GPS coordinates: 44.72667,-92.84250
Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:48
Minnesota contains numerous locations away from the main tourist circuits. The state stretches from the shores of Lake Superior to the southern prairies, encompassing historic lighthouses, underground mines, waterfalls, and Japanese gardens. Visitors find both natural landscapes and cultural sites that tell the story of the region's history. Notable locations include prehistoric rock carvings at Jeffers Petroglyphs Site, where indigenous peoples left their marks thousands of years ago, and sacred trees of Ojibwe culture. The geological formation known as Devil's Kettle, a waterfall whose course puzzled scientists for years, attracts visitors interested in natural phenomena. Historic mines provide insight into Minnesota's industrial past, while lighthouses recall the maritime history along the largest of the Great Lakes.
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