Situated about twenty-five miles northeast of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Scandia is part of the Twin Cities Metro Area.
It is bounded by Marine on St. Croix to the south, Forest Lake to the west, Chisago City to the north, and it is separated from East Farmington by the St. Croix River, which forms its eastern boundary.
Big Marine Lake forms part of the city's southern border, and Keewahtin Lake and Manning Lake form a small portion of its western border.
Several lakes and other bodies of water are within the city limits of Scandia. These include Bone Lake, Fish Lake, German Lake, Goose Lake, Hay Lake, Long Lake, Nielson Lake, Sand Lake, Sea Lake, White Rock Lake, and several other smaller lakes and ponds.
The main routes through the city are Minnesota State Highway 95 (Saint Croix Trail) and Minnesota State Highway 97 (Scandia Trail).
Parks within the city include William Obrien State Park, Scandia Marine Lions Park, Town Park, New Scandia Children's T-Ball Field, and Eko Backen Golf Club.
Although the area that was to become Scandia was settled as early as 1850, when a log cabin was built along Hay Lake, it was New Scandia Township until 2007, when it incorporated as a city in order to avoid annexation by Forest Lake. The Elim Lutheran Church's first sanctuary was built near Hay Lake in 1856.
Once an independent settlement, Copas is a neighborhood of Scandia, situated along the Osceola and St. Croix Valley Railway, now part of the Minnesota Transportation Museum. The John Copas House, built in 1880, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Other historical sites and other attractions in Scandia include the Gammelgarden Museum. Owned by Elim Lutheran Church, the museum was created in 1972 to preserve the Swedish heritage of the region, through its exhibits, as well as its sponsorship of events such as Spelmansstämma, "Midsommarafton", and "Dalapalooza", the latter being a reference to the Dalecarlian horse statues that city erected.
The Hay Lake School was built in 1896, and is now a part of the Gammelgarden complex. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
The Erickson Log House Museum is focused on a log home that was built by Johannes Erickson and his 13-year-old son, Alfred, in 1868. After Erickson built a new home in 1904, the original home served as a granary, a garage, and a playhouse. In 1974, the Washington County Historical Society had it moved a mile and a half to its current site, where it serves as a museum. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
Topics related to the City of Scandia, Minnesota are the focus of sites listed in this category. Websites representing the Scandia municipal government, local schools, churches, museums and historical places, businesses, organizations, and individuals are appropriate for this category.
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Sponsored by Elim Church, the Scandia Boy Scout troop is part of the Many Waters District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Membership information, meeting locations and times, and troop news are posted to the site, along with a calendar of events. Other resources include a photo album, a list of members who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, and parent information and downloads.
http://www.scandiaboyscouts.org/
Elim Lutheran Church of Robbinsdale
Organized in 1854, the Scandia, Minnesota congregation was originally known as Marine Country Church, assuming its current name in 1895. The history and historical timeline of the church are set forth, along with the dates, times, and locations of congregation events, its membership and baptism policies, and an overview of its ministries and associated organizations. The church council and ministry staff are introduced.
https://www.elimscandia.org/
The Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia, Minnesota is an open-air museum that commemorates and promotes the Swedish heritage of the region. In buildings that have been restored and preserved, the museum displays artifacts of the early immigrants of the region. Its location, hours of operation, tour schedules, Swedish language lessons, and a calendar of events are published on the site.
http://gammelgardenmuseum.org/
Hay Lake School and Erickson Log Home
Maintained by the Washington County Historical Society, and located in Scandia, Minnesota, the Hay Lake School was constructed in 1896, and used by the Washington County Rural School system until 1963, and was purchased by the Society in 1974. The Erickson Log Home was built by Johannes Erickson and his son in 1868 and purchased by the Society in 1974. The location, open hours, admission costs, and other information are provided.
http://www.wchsmn.org/museums/hay-lake/
Producing goat cheese, fresh goat milk, goat milk soap, quilted farm tours, and dairy goats for sale, the Grade A dairy farm is in Scandia, Minnesota. Its products are highlighted, along with information about retail stores carrying them, news and articles relating to the farm, a profile of the farm, and tour information. Does and bucks for sale are highlighted, with photos, prices, and other details. Contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.poplarhillfarm.com/
The family owned and operated clinic in Scandia, Minnesota offers chiropractic care, nutrition testing, and health counseling. Its location, hours of operation, and appointment policies are set forth, along with an overview of its services and what to expect during a first visit to the clinic. The clinic’s staff is introduced, and administrative contacts are posted to the site. Its fees are posted, and insurances accepted are included.
http://www.scandiachiropractic.com/
Scandia Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Offering heating and air conditioning equipment, in-floor heating services, heat pumps, geothermal equipment, installations, and repair services, the Scandia, Minnesota company serves the surrounding area. Its products and services are highlighted, along with guarantees and promises, customer testimonials, sales offers and promotions, finance options, and several informational articles about topics related to heating and air conditioning.
https://www.scandiaheating.com/
A ministry of Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, Minnesota, the preschool is open to the community at large, serving children from thirty-three months of age to kindergarten. Its curriculum is discussed, and its class schedules, fees, and scholarship possibilities are enumerated, and registration forms, a parent handbook, permission and consent forms, scholarships, and health forms are available on the site.
http://www.scandiapreschool.com/
Scandia is a small, largely rural city in northern Washington County. The official municipal website presents a brief history and profile of the city, and a guide to local churches, schools, libraries, museums, community organizations, businesses, attractions, and events. City officials, codes and ordinances, agendas, minutes, and economic and volunteer opportunities. News, announcements, and its comprehensive plan are included in the site.
https://www.ci.scandia.mn.us/
Open to men and women over the age of eighteen, the Scandia-Marine Lions Club is a service organization affiliated with Lions Clubs International. Its membership policies and dues are specified, along with a history of the local club, and a profile of its activities and projects, meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and the Scandia-Marine Lions Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the Lions Club.
http://www.scandiamarinelions.org/
