Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

Missouri state park National Historic Landmark National Register of Historic Places listed place

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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, 19th-century textile mill complex in Lawson, United States

The three-story woolen mill contains preserved machinery, wooden floors, and original equipment spread across multiple production rooms.

Waltus Watkins established this industrial complex in 1860, developing one of the earliest planned manufacturing communities in North America.

The mill represents the transition from manual to industrial textile production methods through its collection of preserved manufacturing equipment.

The state park includes 96 campsites with electrical hookups, a 100-acre lake for fishing, and multiple trails for hiking and cycling.

This facility remains the sole 19th-century textile mill in the United States maintaining its complete original machinery configuration.

Location: Missouri

Inception: 1964

Website: https://mostateparks.com/park/watkins-mill-state-park

GPS coordinates: 39.40110,-94.26030

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46

Photo author: Watkins_Mill,_County_Highway_MM,_Lawson_vicinity_(Clay_County,_Missouri).jpg
Photo license: Public domain

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Missouri features granite rocks, caves, and historic mills. The state presents natural springs, underground formations, and historic sites. The parks contain hiking trails along Missouri River, waterfalls, and geological structures. Historic buildings such as castle ruins and woolen mills complement the natural landscape.

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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site, 19th-century textile mill complex in Lawson, United States

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