Minnetonka in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Welcome to Burwell Park
Photographed by McGhiever, September 7, 2025
1. Welcome to Burwell Park Marker
This unique and remarkable site was acquired by the City of Minnetonka in 1970 as part of the city's park system. Programs and activities at this site are sponsored by the City and the Minnetonka Historical Society.
This National Register of Historic Places site provides a first-hand experience of the Burwell family and the early history of the area.
We invite you to explore the informational signs throughout the site. Guided tours of the interior of the home are available in the summer months. Brochures are available with additional information about tours and events.
Thank you for your help in maintaining this significant historic treasure.
[Historic Minnetonka Landmark]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 44° 56.499′ N, 93° 26.861′ 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, between the parking lot and the historic buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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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 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: Mill Office & Workshop (a few steps from this marker); The Millpond (within shouting distance of this marker); Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burwell House and Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodshed (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burwell Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnetonka Mill: Intersection Of River, Roads and Rails (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minnetonka.
Photographed by McGhiever
2. Welcome to Burwell Park Marker (left) at the entrance to Burwell Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
