Dorothy Molter Museum, 2002 East Sheridan Street, Ely, Minnesota
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| Address: | 2002 East Sheridan Street |
| City/locality- State/province |
Ely, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
St. Louis County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year Established: | 1993 |
| Founded by: | Dorothy Molter Memorial Foundation |
| Historic Function: | Resort complex |
| Historic Function: | Island Fishing Camp in the BWCA |
| Other Historic Function: | Island Fishing Camp in the BWCA |
| Current Function: | Historic site |
| Notes: | Dorothy Molter, the Root Beer Lady and last legal resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area |
Dorothy Molter Museum, 2002 East Sheridan Street, Ely, Minnesota
(47.9034567° N, 91.8342547° W)
(47.9034567° N, 91.8342547° W)
Nestled in a quiet grove of pines, just on the east side of Ely, Minnesota, are the original cabins and museum of one of the northwoods dearest and most colorful individuals, Dorothy Molter. Visit us and learn how this city girl fought the government to remain on her property, became known as "The Nightingale of the Boundary Waters" and "The Root Beer Lady of Knife Lake".
