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

Ice House

Photographed by McGhiever

1. Ice House Marker

Inscription.

The exterior siding on this structure matches that of the former mill office/workshop, which may indicate that it was a building from the milling operation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 44° 56.49′ N, 93° 26.903′ 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 outbuilding northwest of the Burwell House. 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 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Woodshed (a few steps from this marker); The Burwell House and Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Office & Workshop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Millpond (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Burwell Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burwell Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Minnetonka Mill: Intersection Of River, Roads and Rails (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minnetonka.

Ice House and marker in Burwell Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, September 7, 2025

2. Ice House and marker in Burwell Park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.