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

Music Under the Moon at Motor Mill

Motor Mill Pier Stabilization Project

Historic Motor Mill, a 155-year-old, 85-foot-tall grist mill on the edge of the Turkey River southeast of Elkader, has recently...

Summer Newsletters are Up!

The summer staff has been hard at work submitting monthly newsletters this summer. You can find all the latest news...

Motor Motor 5k/10k Trail Race

Motor Motor 5k/10k Trail Race March 21, 2026 9AM race start Race day presents runners with two options: a 5K...

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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