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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site
Photo: Watkins_Mill,_County_Highway_MM,_Lawson_vicinity_(Clay_County,_Missouri).jpg: Jet Lowe, Photographer derivative work: Kb, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Clay County, Missouri
Nearest town
4 miles southwest of Lawson
Type
State Historic Site
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site

1966 marks the year this mid-19th century woolen mill earned National Historic Landmark status and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places, cited for how completely it survived intact. The building still holds its original machinery and business records alongside the structure itself, preserved together as a state historic site within the surrounding park.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site is in Clay County, Missouri, 4 miles southwest of Lawson. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.