Motor Mill

A regional treasure

Photo by David Beck

Paddlers

Explore the beauty of the Motor Mill Historic Site!

Photo by Matt Shaffer

Volunteers

Keeping Motor Mill clean!

Living History

Discover the history behind this historical treasure!

Summer Day

Photo by Matt Shaffer

Motor Mill

A regional treasure

Photo by David Beck

Paddlers

Explore the beauty of the Motor Mill Historic Site!

Photo by Matt Shaffer

Volunteers

Keeping Motor Mill clean!

Living History

Discover the history behind this historical treasure!

Summer Day

Photo by Matt Shaffer

Garlic Mustard Pull

VOLUNTEER WORK DAY : PLANT PRAIRIE PLUGS AND PULL GARLIC MUSTARD JUNE 8 1 PM - 4 PM A volunteer...

Civil War Re-Enactment May 15,16

The Motor Mill Foundation offers an opportunity to witness soldiers of the 3rd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Company “C” at the...

Preserving Motor Mill

The limestone walls of the historic 90-foot Motor Mill built in 1869, located along the Turkey River, are strong yet...

Motor Mill Roof Repair Gets Big Boost

Tom Gifford and Florence Gifford
The Gifford family of Elkader has helped launch a major fund...

The Motor Mill Foundation presents: "Stories in Stone"

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Our Mission

To protect and preserve the architectural integrity, history, natural beauty and serenity of the Motor Mill site and its surroundings and to develop appropriate uses and interpretation as a regional treasure for the benefit of future generations.

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