Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park
National Register of Historic Places

Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park

Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota
Listed
July 14, 1998
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
98000872

About this property

The Ramsey Mill was built by Alexander Ramsey and Dr. Thomas Foster in 1856–1857 on the Vermillion River in the town of Hastings in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The river had a head of 19 feet (6 m) and a width of 50 feet (15 m) near the 4 story gristmill. An addition included a cooper shop and storage facility. Although Ramsey sold his interest in 1877, it retained his name. Maximum output was achieved in 1894, at 125 barrels per day. On December 22, 1894, the building burned, possibly due to arson.

Location

Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota
44.72684, -92.84297

Categories

INDUSTRYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park listed on the National Register?

Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park?

Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Ramsey Mill and Old Mill Park is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.

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