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
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Motor Mill News

Motor Mill Roof Repair Gets Big Boost

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

HISTORIC CLAYTON COUNTY HONORS MOTOR MILL AND CHIMNEY SWIFT TOWER

Motor Mill and the Althea Sherman Chimney Swift Tower - two prominent Clayton County historic sites – will host joint...

Woodworker’s Talents to Benefit Motor Mill

A classic butternut pie safe could help put a new roof on Clayton County’s historic Motor Mill. Elkader woodworker Jerry...

NATIONAL TRUST LENDS SUPPORT TO CLAYTON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD

The Clayton County Conservation Board has been awarded a $1,500.00 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from the...

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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