The Kropp Log Cabin was built on this site by Jacob Kropp in approximately 1855. It was part of a 30-acre homestead site, which went west to Mueller Lane and north to Jenifer Lane. The cabin was built on a stone foundation and contains a large main room with what is presumed to be the original stone fireplace, a root cellar and a loft bedroom. Except for two logs all logs are original. Very few pre civil war log cabins have survived in St. Louis County. The preservation of these historical structures for future generations is an important achievement and will hopefully provide many people with an easily accessed living history lesson.

(Thanks to Barbara Ann Hughes, Rosilee Trotta, Angie Sellenriek, and Lauren Monzyk for providing a wealth of historical information in their previous publications. Modified text by Britta Klutke.)