National Register of Historic Places

Mower, John and Martin, House and Arcola Mill Site

Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
Listed
June 16, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80000407

About this property

Arcola Mills is a historic house in the unincorporated community of Arcola, Minnesota, United States. Built in 1847, it is considered the third-oldest and largest all-wood-frame house still standing in Minnesota. It was the home of brothers Martin and John Mower, who established one of the first sawmills on the St. Croix River and the community around it. The house and the remnants of the nearby mill were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as the John and Martin Mower House and Arcola Mill Site for having local significance in the themes of architecture, exploration/settlement, and industry. The property was nominated as an "excellent example" of Greek Revival architecture and for its association with the region's early settlement and lumber industry. The property now operates as a non-profit event and education center.

Location

Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
45.13857, -92.75169

Categories

INDUSTRYEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Mower, John and Martin, House and Arcola Mill Site listed on the National Register?

Mower, John and Martin, House and Arcola Mill Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Mower, John and Martin, House and Arcola Mill Site?

Mower, John and Martin, House and Arcola Mill Site is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mower, John and Martin, House and Arcola Mill Site?

The period of significance for Mower, John and Martin, House and Arcola Mill Site is recorded as the industrial era.

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