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History & picnics · North Vigo County

Markle Mill Park

Explore a historic mill site beside Otter Creek, with picnic areas, a gazebo and playground. Interpretive signs introduce the site's past.

Otter Creek beside stone mill remains after the Markle Mill dam removal
Otter Creek at Markle Mill after dam removal · 2024 · Photo: Ecosystems Connection Institute

What you’ll find.

YOUR VISIT

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Address
4905 N. Mill Dam Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805
Hours
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Fees
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Contact
812-462-3392

Managed by
Vigo County Parks & Recreation

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Conditions & notices
Sources & review date

Official source · Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

Supporting source · County July 31 2024 update reports dam removal and current playground, gazebo, picnic areas and interpretive signs.

Supporting source · Indiana DNR 2023-2024 report lists Markle Mill dam removed in 2023.