Minnetonka in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Mill Office & Workshop

Photographed by McGhiever, September 7, 2025

1. Mill Office & Workshop Marker

Inscription.

Originally located across the millpond, this building served as Mr. Burwell's office when he managed the Minnetonka Mill Company. When the milling operation ceased, Mr. Burwell moved the building to this site in 1894, and it served as his workshop. After his death, the family converted the building to a garage.

Minnetonka Historical Society This building currently provides office and museum space to the Minnetonka Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 44° 56.5′ N, 93° 26.878′ W. Marker is in Minnetonka, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It can be reached from the intersection of McGinty Road E. and Plymouth Road. The marker is in Burwell Park, on the first building on the right when going down the driveway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13209 McGinty Road E, Hopkins MN 55305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road

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Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cottage (a few steps from this marker); The Burwell House and Family (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Burwell Park (a few steps from this marker); Woodshed (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Millpond (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burwell Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnetonka Mill: Intersection Of River, Roads and Rails (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minnetonka.

Mill Office & Workshop (right) with marker to the left of the front door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 7, 2025

2. Mill Office & Workshop (right) with marker to the left of the front door

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.