Arcola Mills

Arcola Mills Arcola Mills, site of an 1847 lumber milling community, is located 6 miles north of Stillwater, MN on

Arcola Mills, a thriving lumber milling community in the late 1800's is now a place of historic and natural wonder. Situated on the nationally designated 'Wild and Scenic' St. Croix River just 6 miles north of Stillwater, Minnesota on Highway 95. Arcola Mills allows the visitors to step back in time while communing with the splendor of one of the area's greatest natural resources.

The Arcola Mills Habitat is Blooming. When the flowers bloom so does the life around them. The bees, butterflies, birds...
08/31/2026

The Arcola Mills Habitat is Blooming. When the flowers bloom so does the life around them. The bees, butterflies, birds, and plant life. A sustainable habitat require many hours of volunteer help in the transformation. Thanks to all involved. Help us continue our habitat commitment by making a donation at.
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Six miles north of Stillwater, Minnesota, sits one of the truly historic sites in the Midwest. Arcola Mills, once a thri...
08/30/2026

Six miles north of Stillwater, Minnesota, sits one of the truly historic sites in the Midwest. Arcola Mills, once a thriving milling community in the 1800s, is now a place of historic and natural wonder. Situated on the nationally designated Wild and Scenic St. Croix River, Arcola Mills allows visitors to step back in time while communing with the splendor of one of the area’s great natural resources.
www.arcolamills.org

Nature is important in your life in many ways. Help us maintain the Arcola Mills habitat by donating to our Nature Fund....
08/29/2026

Nature is important in your life in many ways. Help us maintain the
Arcola Mills habitat by donating to our Nature Fund.
www.arcolamills.org

From a newspaper article dated Jan. 1878. The Arcola steam mills has been rented by The St. Croix lumber company, of So...
08/27/2026

From a newspaper article dated Jan. 1878. The Arcola steam mills has been rented by The St. Croix lumber company, of South Stillwater, only till they can complete their large stock mill in South Stillwater, which is also to be construed of stone, and will be fire-proof. A contract has been made with Martin Mower, Esq., to furnish a large quantity of stone from his quarry for this mill.
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When you see this home, you are mesmerized. One of the most historic places in the St Croix Valley. It is the oldest ti...
08/26/2026

When you see this home, you are mesmerized. One of the most historic places in the St Croix Valley. It is the oldest timber-frame home in Minnesota. Built in 1847, 11 years before MN became a state. The house, its history, and stories and challenges of the restoration process. The residents, their importance to the community, the St. Croix Valley, and what became the state of Minnesota along with anecdotes of their characters are contained within its walls. Your trip to the scenic beauty will give you an educational journey into the past.
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Arcola Mills is the most tranquil place I have ever been and I have traveled 4 continents.You walk the trail you hear th...
08/24/2026

Arcola Mills is the most tranquil place I have ever been and I have traveled 4 continents.
You walk the trail you hear the gravel and ground crunch under your feet. In the background you hear the water babbling along in a stream creating calmness. Overhead you hear the songbirds’ harmonious melodies performing an orchestration in 360-degree surround sound. You continue along the path the sun's rays dance through the leafy canopy, casting dappled shadows and highlighting the vibrant blooms, the colors make you smile, the butterflies fluttering about giving you an understanding that life continues.
In nature your brain calls both sides of your brain into action bringing with it heighten senses. Your mind clears of the worries of yesterday and the uncertainties of tomorrow, anchoring you in the beauty and peace of the present.
Thank You Arcola Mills
Steve
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08/22/2026

Arcola Mills is super excited to see that the diverse habitat at Arcola Mills is attracting so many different bird species.
Birders and photographers are excited to explore this historic site.
www.arcolamills.org and help support nature.

“This is it; this is home!” In 1847 John and Gratia arrived at Arcola Mills. Gratia was so taken by the beauty and tra...
08/19/2026

“This is it; this is home!” In 1847 John and Gratia arrived at Arcola Mills. Gratia was so taken by the beauty and tranquil feeling she knew this was going to be home. Arriving at Arcola was Gratia’s 5th move since leaving Maine in 1841. She arrived with her husband John and 2 children and was pregnant with her 3rd child. They started building the Greek Revival mansion. Gratia did the floor plan she wanted for her home and when finished she did the interior decorating while giving birth to her 3rd child. Home was the correct word. Gratia lived at Arcola Mills from 1847 till she passed away in 1904. Her funeral was even held at her beloved Arcola.
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12905 Arcola Trl N, PO Box 313
Stillwater, MN
55082

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