CITY OF MARINE ON SAINT CROIX
Marine on St. Croix, MN
Official Website of the City of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
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Marine on St. Croix, founded as Marine Mills in 1839 was the site of the first commercial saw mill along the St. Croix River. The Mill Site is located behind and south of the Village Hall and has been declared a national historical site.
The ferry between Marine and the Wisconsin shore began operating in 1856 and continued until 1954. In 1870, the present General Store was built and has served the community ever since.
Crafts and articles from the daily life of early settlers are on display at the Stone House Museum. The Stone House was built in 1872 and is an example of the stone architecture used by the early Swedish pioneers and was originally the town meeting house.
In 1888, the Village Hall was built. It continues to serve as the seat for community government and is the oldest village hall in the state still being used for governmental purposes. It is currently used for City Council, Planning Commission meetings and houses the community library.