Saint Mary's Point is a small city, of under four hundred, on the west banks of Lake Saint Croix, which is a wide spot in the Saint Croix River, which separates Minnesota from Wisconsin.
Besides the lake, it is bordered by Lake Saint Croix Beach to the north, and Afton to the west and south, both of which are primarily residential. It is separated from Afton by Bolles Creek. The main route through the city is Saint Croix Trail South (County Road 18), which connects the three cities.
With the exception of a small portion of the city in the northwest, the land area of Saint Mary's Point is within a protected zone along the river. Consequently, there is little or no commercial property in the city.
Saint Mary's Point Arena opened in 1968 using natural ice, the idea being to have a roof over a sheet of ice so that it wouldn't have to be shoveled. This became a fully enclosed building, and a couple of years later an ice plant was added in order to extend the ice playing seasons. The facility is now used year-round.
Many of Minnesota's earliest pioneers came through the area before Minnesota became a state. Several French-Canadian families settled in the area prior to 1837, but it became popular in the early 1900s when investors and wealthy people from the Twin Cities found Saint Mary's Point to be ideal for vacation cabins and resorts. Saint Mary's Point began as a lake camping area, and some of these early cottages and summer homes are still in existence today.
The focus of this category is on the city of Saint Mary's Point, Minnesota. Websites representing the municipal government, as well as any businesses, churches, schools, organizations, or individuals are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Affiliated with RE/MAX, the real estate company specializes in facilitating the buying and selling of homes and properties in Saint Mary’s Point, Minnesota and the surrounding region. The site offers a brief history and profile of the city, lists featured properties, as well as in Afton, Cottage Grove, Lake St. Croix, and Lakeland. An overview of the company, a schedule of open houses, and available listings are displayed.
http://www.stmaryspointrealestate.com/
City of Saint Mary’s Point, Minnesota
St. Mary’s Point is a small community in the lower St. Croix River Valley of Washington County. The official municipal website features a profile of the city, a calendar of events, and information about river levels. City emergency services, police, and fire departments are highlighted, and the municipal government’s mayor, council, and administration, meeting agendas and minutes, election notices, and opportunities for jobs and volunteer positions are put forth.
https://stmaryspointmn.govoffice3.com/
Hosting hockey and figure skating programs, the ice arena is on Itasca Avenue South in Saint Mary’s Point, Minnesota. Several photos of the facilities are put forth, along with its address and directions, information about volunteer opportunities. Supporters and sponsors are acknowledged, and hockey registration schedules and fees are posted to the site, along with tournament schedules, team pages, its figure skating programs, administrative contacts, and a calendar of events.
https://www.smphockey.org/
