Motor Mill Historic Site

Motor Mill Historic Site Absolutely incredible, beautiful, and fascinating are only a few words our visitors have used to describe their visits to Motor Mill.
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Come see for yourself the historic beauty and craftsmanship that the Mill is known for. Guided tours of historic Motor Mill are offered each Saturday (May 28-Sept 3, Sept 17, Oct 1, and Oct 8) from noon-5pm. These guided tours include the 1860's Mill, four related outbuildings, and the Motor town site. Tours have no cost but free will donations are encouraged and appreciated to help with various r

estoration projects. Tours range in time depending on your touring interests and desires. Volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in becoming involved directly with the Mill. We also offer a periodic newsletter entitled Milling Around. To subscribe to Milling Around or to become a volunteer call 563-245-1516, email [email protected], or simply Facebook message.

08/21/2026

The Summer Edition of Milling Around is hot off the press.
Find it here

The Motor Mill Foundation welcomed Clayton County SxS on Friday afternoon for their annual C.A.L.I.S.A. Ride with pie an...
08/03/2026

The Motor Mill Foundation welcomed Clayton County SxS on Friday afternoon for their annual C.A.L.I.S.A. Ride with pie and ice cream. Despite the rain it was a great turn-out. Thanks for stopping at Motor!

08/02/2026

Get to know Motor Mill guides pt. 2: Dr. Ken Zichal

We had some great kids at Motor Mill STEAM Camp learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Activitie...
07/31/2026

We had some great kids at Motor Mill STEAM Camp learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Activities included making catapults, nature mandalas, water quality, monarch life cycle, ice cream science, and paper airplanes.

Pedal paddle your way to Motor Mill this summer and take a tour!🛶🚲😎
07/28/2026

Pedal paddle your way to Motor Mill this summer and take a tour!🛶🚲😎

07/21/2026
07/21/2026

Address

Elkader, IA
52043

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15632451516

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