Klondike Mill – rural Larchwood, IA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Little remains of the Klondike Mill except an old stone wall and a few artifacts from the historical structure. It is located on the Iowa side of the dam where a bridge spans the Big Sioux River, just beneath the public access parking area.

The Klondike Mill is often referred to as the “Kruger Mill” after German-born Christian Kruger who came to the US in 1851. Kruger moved to the Larchwood area in 1883 and built the large flour mill at the former town of Klondike. When he left the area a few years later his sons August and Lou operated the mill until 1922 when it was sold to J.H. Rowe & Son of Canton, South Dakota.

The Klondike Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, and given the #75000696. Its historic significance is listed as “Event” and the area of significance is “Agriculture and Industry.” The period recorded is 1875-1899. Its historic function is industry/processing/extraction, a manufacturing facility. It is no longer in use, but visitors will enjoy envisioning the role this mill played in the history of this area.

Street address: 180th Street Larchwood, IA USA 51241 County / Borough / Parish: Lyon County Year listed: 2003 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event Periods of significance: 1875-1899 Historic function: Industry/Processing/Extraction Current function: Vacant/Not In Use Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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