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 Early Settler’s Cabin

Burris Park (220 Judd Street)

Swedish immigrant Sven Anderson built this early settler’s cabin in 1852. Some of the original logs still bear visible axe marks from when the timbers were hand‑squared.

Sven and his wife, Stava, raised their three children here, and the cabin served as their family home until 1869. Their first son, Charles, was born on May 12, 1858—just one day after Minnesota became a state. Originally, the cabin stood approximately two miles northwest of its current location. In 1998, the cabin was restored and rebuilt by the family, local volunteers, and the city, offering a tangible connection to the area’s earliest settlers.

Today, the Early Settlers Cabin houses a collection of unique historic items owned by the City of Marine on St. Croix and maintained by the Anderson Family and Stewards of Marine Mills History. Dedicated volunteers clean, catalog, and maintain the museum and welcome visitors on summer weekends. Volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed.  If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to sign up! 

The Early Settlers Cabin is open 1-4 Saturdays and Sundays starting May 16, 2026!

Admission is free, though donations are always appreciated.

 Christ Lutheran Church

150 Fifth Street • 651-433-3222

www.clcmarine.org

Sunday and mid-week services with a welcoming community seeking to grow faithful and transformed people, who serve in God’s world with love.

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 Marine Community Library

121 Judd Street • 651-433-2820

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The Marine Community Library is a volunteer-run city library with stellar events and access to the county's book collection.

 

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 Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Discover the joy of creating together through traditional arts and crafts. The folk school tradition traces its origins to Scandinavian countries with a vision of strengthening and empowering communities. Marine Mills Folk School focuses on an unplugged, deliberate approach, with an emphasis on intergenerational learning that is fun, collaborative and restorative.

Explore class offerings such as Scandinavian Spoon Carving, Intergenerational Digital Photography, and Making Beeswax Food Wraps.

 

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"High Water," by Tom Maakestad, sits behind the General Store

 'Power of the St. Croix' Utility Box Murals

Marine is home to several "Power of the St. Croix" utility box murals.

See the map.

Find out more about the murals and the artists who made them.

 

Background 

The Power of the St. Croix Utility Box Mural Project was imagined by Fitzie Heimdahl and funded with a 2018 Great Idea Competition Grant from the Stillwater Area Foundation. The murals were done in partnership with the City of Marine on St. Croix, the City of Stillwater, and the Washington County Historical Society. 

The theme of this project was the St. Croix River, which connects these communities. The project coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act protecting the St. Croix Riverway. 

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 Marine Mill Site

121 Judd Street

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On August 24 1839, the Marine Lumber Company became the first commercial sawmill in what later would become the state of Minnesota. While the most visible remnants of the mill and associated buildings have fallen back to the earth, the original site still sits holding onto its history. Come walk the trails which hold this history and explore the original town of Marine on St Croix.

 

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 St. Croix River

Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle the wild and scenic St. Croix River through these concessionaires.

 

Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak
Minnesota Interstate State Park (307 Milltown Rd Taylors Falls) • 651-465-1080

Canoe from Taylors Falls to William O'Brien State Park and let Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak take care of transporting the boats.

 

Riverwood Canoe and Kayak 
25499 Sawmill Avenue, Shafer, MN • 715-222-2288

Interstate Park to Osceola day trips. Canoe and kayak rental with free shuttle. Park at the Osceola landing, launch from the Wisconsin Interstate Park and canoe or kayak to your vehicle.

 

Eric's Canoe Rental 
710 South Highway 35, St. Croix Falls, WI • 651-270-1561

Offering trips from St. Croix Falls to Osceola, or from various northern locations ending at the Taylors Falls -St. Croix Falls dam. Overnight Canoe Trips from three locations on the river. Canoe rental and shuttle service available at this location and also at Wild River State Park. Wildlife and nature tours of St. Croix Valley.

 

Wahoo! Adventures 
Stillwater, MN • 651-280-7299

Guided history and wildlife kayaking tours that include kayaks, paddles, life vests, guide, water, and snack. Some even include wine!

 

Learn More: St. Croix River Visitor Center
401 N. Hamilton Street. St. Croix Falls, WI • 715-483-2274

The St. Croix River is a National Park with a visitor center a half-hour's drive north, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

For St. Croix River news visit the St. Croix 360 blog.

To help keep the river clean, wild and scenic, visit the Wild Rivers Conservancy (formerly the St. Croix River Association).

 

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 Stone House Museum

241 5th Street

Step back in time at this beloved local history museum.

The charming Stone House Museum of Marine is itself a remarkable historic artifact. Built in 1872 by Swedish stone mason Gustav Carlson, the structure is constructed of local sandstone and stands as a testament to early craftsmanship. It is recognized by the Library of Congress as “an outstanding example of the Swedish stonework of early Minnesota settlers.” Originally serving as the Marine Town Hall and jail, the building still bears traces of its past—scribbled messages left by those once jailed there remain visible on one wall.

Today, the Stone House Museum houses a collection of unique historic items owned by the City of Marine on St. Croix. From 1963 to 2023, the Marine Women’s Civic Club cared for the collection on the city’s behalf.  In 2023, the Stewards of Marine Mills History took over from the Marine Women’s Civic Club to lovingly care for the collection. Dedicated volunteers clean, catalog, and maintain the museum and welcome visitors on summer weekends. Volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed.  If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to sign up! 

The Stone House Museum is open 1-4 Saturdays and Sundays starting May 16, 2026!

Admission is free, though donations are always appreciated.

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 Washington County Barn Quilt Trail

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The Washington County Barn Quilt Trail is a 16.4 mile (or 26.39 kilometer) route that winds through Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, and the Town of May. ​The trail goes through farm areas, a state park, a downtown area, historical sites, and forested areas. Click here for an overview and suggested route. This trail can also be done by bike!

A barn quilt is a large piece of wood that is painted to look like a quilt block. The barn quilts on the Washington County Barn Quilt Trail have all been placed on sites that give some insight into local history.

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 William O'Brien State Park

William O'Brien State Park

This beautiful state park is located 2 miles north of the city.  Reservations for camping can be made at 651-433-0500.