Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota borders on the Wisconsin state line, in northeastern Washington County. Minnesota Highway 95 is the main route through the city. Nearby localities include Arcola, Carnelian Junction, Copay, Maple Island, Otisville, and Scandia, as well as East Farmington and Somerset, Wisconsin. Founded in 1839, the town was originally known as Marine Mills, and was the site of the first commercial sawmill on the St. Croix River, which forms the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, as well as the first in Minnesota. The mill began operations in 1839, powered first by water and then by steam, suspending operations in 1895. Although the buildings were demolished and the equipment sold, the footigs of the buildings are now a historic site operated by the Minnesota Historical Society, which also maintains other historic places, such as the General Store, built in 1870, the Stone House Museum, constructed in 1872, and the Village Hall, built in 1888. Today, the city looks much as it did in the 1800s. A road was constructed from Stillwater to Marine Mills in 1841, and the first government road was completed to Marine Mills in 1853, at which time four-horse coaches first made an appearance on the village streets. In 1856, a ferry went into operation, as the only means of crossing the St. Croix River between Osceola and Stillwater, and was in operation for about a century. The first school was opened in 1853. Marine Township was organized in 1858, absorbing Vasa Township in 1860, and incorporated in 1875. The village was renamed Marine on St. Croix when it was incorporated in 1950.
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Situated on fifty acres within a national park in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, the wooded grounds can be the setting for group meetings, summer youth camps, and youth leadership retreats. A ministry of the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the Midwest District, a history of the facilities, an overview of its rental policies and programs, and contacts are included.
http://www.dunrovin.org/
The tuition-free public charter school in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, which uses the area's natural resources, history, arts, and civic stewardship of the community as a foundation for its study of the language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, and art. Its enrollment policies are set forth, and an application may be downloaded from the site.
http://www.marineareaschool.org/
A project of ArtReach St. Croix, the site offers information on event and attractions in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, including music, dances, fairs, festivals, outdoor activities, tours, parades, and culinary events. Other resources include information on the history and heritage of the area, such as museums, historic sites, and scheduled tours.
http://www.stcroixsplash.org/
A partnership between the city of Marine on St. Croix and Washington County, Minnesota, the library provides access to books and technology at its facilities on Judd Street. An overview of the library, its organizational structure and policies are set forth, with its hours of operation, online resources, a calendar of events, and volunteer opportunities.
http://marinecommunitylibrary.org/
Operated by the Marine School Association, the Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota school uses the STEAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math). Its programs and philosophy is discussed in detail, a calendar of fundraisers and other events, school schedules, and MSA meeting minutes are posted to the site.
http://www.marineschoolassn.org/
Located along the St. Croix River, twelve miles north of Stillwater and fifteen miles south of Taylors Falls, Marine on St. Croix is on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. A profile and history of the city is set forth on its official web site, along with administrative contacts, council agendas and minutes, and a calendar of upcoming events.
http://www.marineonstcroix.org/
Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake
The non-profit campground began in 1926 as the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp, to help veterans recover from World War I. Today, the campground continues to serve the country's military veterans, and is open to any who are currently serving or have been honorably discharged, veteran's families, and sponsored guests of the veteran. Located in Marine on St. Croix, the camp features are described and pictured, and reservations may be made through the site.
http://www.vetscampmn.org/
