Designed by 4th and 5th graders from Marine Elementary School with local artist Karron Nottingham, this bench was inspired by Native American and lumber history, as well as the St. Croix River's natural beauty. The bench was constructed by the artist, current and former students from Marine Elementary, their families, and other community members. Minnesota Historical Society's Mill Site Park marks the site of the first commercial sawmill on the St. Croix.