Banning
Quarry Ghost
State: Minnesota
County: Pine County
Founded: 1890s
Abandoned: 1912
Peak Population: 300
Banning supplied distinctive pink sandstone for buildings across Minnesota. When the quarry closed in 1905 (and later survived the 1918 fires), the town was abandoned. Concrete ruins of the crusher and power house line the rapids of the Kettle River.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer/Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (hike)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Quarried pink sandstone
- Located in Banning State Park
- Hell's Gate rapids nearby
Location
Address: Banning State Park, MN
Coordinates: 46.1667, -92.8333