Marine

Welcome to Historic Marine on St. Croix

Step back in time as you visit Marine on St Croix – birthplace of Minnesota’s lumber industry. Explore our past with a history walk in Marine Mill where the first sawmill was located and operated from 1839-1895. Look for all six History Spot signs around the Village Center that will digitally connect you to stories and photographs of historic Marine Mills, which was the town’s original name. The Marine General Store also sells a Historic Walking Tour map with more information you can take with you.

Historic Places in Marine

North Judd Street Painting

Historic Views of Judd Street
Marine General Store

Marine General Store: Historic Commerce at Judd & Maple
Marine Village Hall

Marine Village Hall: History of Marine Mills
Marine Mills woodcut, ca. 1870s

The Eras of Marine’s History
Flour Mill, about 1900

The Flour Mill
Marine Lumber Yard Building

The Lumber Yard Building
Brookside Bar and Grill

The Marine Creamery