Two Harbors in Lake County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Welcome to Paul H. Van Hoven Park

July 27, 2022

1. Welcome to Paul H. Van Hoven Park Marker

Inscription. The Park was built on the location once occupied by the first two permanent buildings in Two Harbors. The Lakeview Hotel and the D&IR Office. Both buildings were moved inland and are still in use today.

Once called Voyagers Park and later Ore Dock Park this old industrial area was reclaimed in 1949 to create the new DM&IR Dock Park. This effort was a collaboration between the railroad and the Lake County Civic Association

In 1950 the park was rededicated as Paul H. Van Hoven Park . . . DM&IR president.

Erected by Lake County Historical Society with the assistance of Boy Scouts Troop #160.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 47° 1.056′ N, 91° 40.317′ W. Marker is in Two Harbors, Minnesota, in Lake County. Marker can be reached from Waterfront Drive, 0.1 miles south of South Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located in Paul H. Van Hoven Park in Two Harbors. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Two Harbors MN 55616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Agate Bay Light Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Edna G. (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Harbors Iron Ore Docks

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Duluth Missabe & Iron Range Yellowstone Mallet #229 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Ore Taken From A Minnesota Mine (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named First Ore Taken From A Minnesota Mine (about 600 feet away); Ore Car #251, 1884 & Bobber Caboose #22 (#52), 1893 (about 600 feet away); Duluth and Iron Range Railroad Locomotive #3 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Two Harbors.

July 27, 2022

2. Welcome to Paul H. Van Hoven Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2022. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022.