In Dakota County, tucked away in the fields of Rosemount, you can find a plethora of abandoned structures that were originally part of a WWII factory, once known as Gopher Ordnance Works. With the help of blogger Kyle Ensrude, we got an inside look at the eerie remains.

12,000 acres in Dakota County were purchased by the government for a munitions plant in 1943.
Kyle Ensrude
They evicted local farmers, and built the plant that held hundreds of structures.
Kyle Ensrude
In 1945, production began,but it stopped later that same year when the war ended.
Kyle Ensrude
Gopher Ordnance Works produced smokeless gun powder and other products.
Kyle Ensrude
The land was deeded to the University of Minnesota, and now only the factory remains exist.
Kyle Ensrude
The are has been used for research and recreation, and some of the land is used by the city.
Kyle Ensrude
It's now known as UMore Park and walking through is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Kyle Ensrude

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The land is hauntingly pretty, with all of the overgrown plants dotted with old concrete structures.
Kyle Ensrude
Kyle Ensrude
Kyle Ensrude
Kyle Ensrude
Kyle Ensrude
Kyle Ensrude
Kyle Ensrude

A reminder, most of the UMore Park land is private, so be sure to seek permission before visiting. What other abandoned places have you found in Minnesota?

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