The limestone walls of Motor Mill have towered 90 feet above the river since 1869. The Mill, with four associated buildings, has witnessed the growth of the state of Iowa, challenges of Mother Nature and human nature, and the series of changes that shaped the agricultural economy. Native Americans also used the site for centuries […]
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The Clayton County Conservation Board recently received word we were awarded the Statewide Enhancement Grant for the trail connecting Pony Hollow Trail to Motor Mill. Additionally, the Conservation Board has hired an engineering firm to begin design work on the Motor Mill Bridge.Total estimated cost of the projects is $1.4 million, we have secured just over
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The Motor Mill Foundation has been busy at Motor Mill over the past year. The windows in the mill have been replaced, new flooring has been installed and the framework for the mill stone floor is nearly completed. In addition, continued historical research on the mill and the many stories that surround the site are