Today is the last day of July and the last day of National Parks and Recreation Month. We’ve hoped you’ve enjoyed your tour with us as we take our tour to our newest acquired park and make our final stop. Today’s stop on our Tour of Vigo County Parks is… Markle Mill Park! This site is rich in history, one that you can read on our new signs that went up this spring. In 1816 Colonel Abraham Markle constructed a dam over Otter Creek in order to build a gristmill. While the mill burnt down in 1938, though you can still see remains of the foundation today. Due to safety the dam was removed and parts of the cement from the dam line the parking lot. The timbers from the original dam to be preserved in hopes of being used in the future. We will continue to preserve the old mill foundation and continue to make the park a beautiful space for people to visit.
While we have been caretakers of the park for many years, we took ownership in the fall of 2023. Now the park features a gazebo, picnic areas, a playground and sculptures. For those who love fishing, the creek now offers a little beach area and has wonderful aquatic life. Be sure to check out our final stop on your next adventure!
