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Elk River Historical Walking Tour
Elk River Historic Downtown Walking Tour
The City of Elk River offers many amenities today for its current residents and visitors. Of these amenities, there are a number of historic features that can still be seen throughout the city on this self-guided tour.
Bailey Point Nature Preserve
At confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers, 25 acres nature preserve are located where the battle of Elk River between the Objibwe and Dakotah Native American Tribes took place.
Elk River Water Tower
Elk River Water Tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 (#12000284).
Elkhi Stadium
Elkhi Stadium, also known as Handke Stadium (“The Pit”), was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 (#04000540).
Hitching Posts
Two hitching posts are still visible along Main Street.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
The building that can still be seen today was built in 1891 in its current location. Originally named Trinity Church, the church was renamed Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Elk River in 1962.
Kemper Drug
Orono Cemetery
Orono Cemetery was originally established as a township cemetery and is the oldest cemetery in Elk River. This cemetery is the burial place for Elk River’s earliest members.
Rivers Edge Commons Park
The history of downtown Elk River and the Mississippi River are intimately intertwined. River's Edge Commons Park is located in the heart of downtown Elk River, Minnesota a reminder of this history.
Union Congregational Church
Union Congregational Church, the oldest church in Elk River, was built in its currently location in 1881. The stained glass windows are in memory of those serving in World War 1 from Elk River.
Vernon Cemetery
John Quincy Adams Nickerson and his wife, Julia Farnham Nickerson established Vernon Cemetery in honor of their young son, Vernon, who had drowned. The cemetery was deeded to the public in 1878