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Published November 10, 2011, 10:26 AM

Ramsey Mill ruins still stand next to Vermillion River

In 1855, Elbert H. Halstead located a claim on land at the lower falls of the Vermillion River. Eventually, Gov. Alexander Ramsey and Dr. Thomas Foster built what came to be known as the Ramsey Mill there.

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