Atkinson Milling Company

The mill didn't take up much of the 2,400-acre Ritchardson plantation, but provided a generous supply of ground corn to the plantation as well as to area farmers, who bagged their shelled corn and hauled it to the mill for processing. Atkinson Milling Company is the only water powered grist mill operating in a four county area.

Flavor, NC: Old Mill of Guilford | In the Field

In this episode Lisa visits Old Mill of Guilford where "grits are ground the old-fashioned way." This mill is one of the oldest continuously-operating grist mills in the …

Run of the North Carolina Gristmills

There are only a handful of working gristmills in North Carolina today, but they once played a vital role as community centers. "In the South, we used to have a mill in almost every county. Everyone …

The Grist Mills of the Mountain Communities Complete

1886 Old Mill – Cherokee, NC . The Grist Mills of the Mountain Communities – Part 1 ... The site for the mill had to be at the best location for operating the mill with the available water power. After the mill was sited, roads were …

Dellinger's Grist Mill

The mill is the last operating grist mill in North Carolina and on the official register of historic places. He told us all about the mill which dates from 1869 and how he had returned to his home and restored the mill. There are products for sale, so we bought some grits which are delicious. We really enjoyed talking to Mr. Dellinger and ...

Flavor, NC: Old Mill of Guilford | In the Field

This mill is one of the oldest continuously-operating grist mills in the state. It has been providing all-natural, stone-ground grain since 1767. This episode shows how grain is brought in from the farm, ground on the stone and then packaged for sale.

Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill & Country Store | Helen, Georgia

Nora Mill Granary Grist Mill and Country Store +; 7107 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545; View on Map. Established in 1876, Nora Mill Granary is an operational gristmill sitting alongside the Chattahoochee River in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. At Nora Mill, we utilize the original 1,500 pound French Burr Stones to grind and ...

Mingus Mill

North Carolina (NC) Great Smoky Mountains National Park. ... Cool Grist Mill. ... From Cherokee you have to drive 20 + miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway to visit this Mill. No tours inside to see it operating I'm sure from Covid…Call ahead. …

Mingus Mill in the Smokies

Mingus Mill. A large water-powered mill for grinding corn can be seen in operation one-half mile north of the Oconaluftee Visitors Center in Cherokee on US 441. The grounds are open daily. Built in 1886, this …

102 Grist Mill Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443 | MLS# 100410700

Sold: 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2736 sq. ft. house located at 102 Grist Mill Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443 sold for $700,000 on Dec 18, 2023. MLS# 100410700. SELLER IS OFFERING $10,000 USE AS YOU CHOOSE TO BUYE...

Dellinger's Grist Mill

The mill is the last operating grist mill in North Carolina and on the official register of historic places. He told us all about the mill which dates from 1869 and how he had returned to his home and restored the …

Historic Yates Mill County Park

Yates Mill is the last operating, water-powered gristmill in NC's capital county. The 18th century mill was restored, and the 174-acre park developed, through a partnership among the County of Wake, Yates Mill Associates, and NC State University. The park is open 361 days per year, from 8 am to sunset.

Our History

Those trips to the mill resulted in meal and flour for cooking, and they also were opportunities to socialize and build community. In time, our town of Pigeon Forge was born. Today, the Old Mill is one of the oldest continually operating gristmills in the country and one of the most photographed mills in America.

TURNING INTO MEMORIES ALMOST ALL OF THE OLD GRIST MILLS …

A few grist mills still stand in Randolph County, but they have mostly fallen into disrepair. ... Divers are trying to locate a car that crashed into a pond behind Keck's Farm off NC 62 East. ...

Finks Mill one of the last operating stone grist mills in the …

Currently the mill processes about 8,000 lbs of corn during its short operating season. The mill is open on Saturdays from Labor Day through December. Call Dolly at (334) 504-1778 to set up a milling time for special arrangements. The mill is located east of Florala, Alabama on SR 54 about four miles, veer right onto Cr 4/Fink Mill Road.

Hinkle Milling Company

The first flour and grist mill in Thomasville was owned by founder . Thomasville Tourism & Visitors Center. ... Hinkle Milling was the longest operating mill and most notable. Many of our citizens remember going to Hinkle Milling for agri-supply needs such as animal feed. ... 44 West Main Street, Thomasville, NC 27360 336-472-4422 ...

Mingus Mill

Mingus Mill, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a historic and active grist mill, located just a short distance past the Oconaluftee Visitor center near Cherokee North Carolina. Both the mill itself and the land surrounding the mill are beautiful.

Who We Are

Yates Mill looked pretty rough in the 1980s, before restoration began. Yates Mill is a fully restored, circa-1756 gristmill in Wake County, North Carolina, and the centerpiece of Historic Yates Mill County Park. It is the only fully restored, operational automatic mill in North Carolina and one of just a few historic automated water mills in the United States.

2102 Grist Mill Dr SW, Concord, NC 28025 | MLS# 4154920

For Sale: 5 beds, 4 baths ∙ 3320 sq. ft. ∙ 2102 Grist Mill Dr SW, Concord, NC 28025 ∙ $580,000 ∙ MLS# 4154920 ∙ This is a CalAtlantic home. Has covered front porch, had added sunroom, back patio. S...

Welcome to Wade's Mill | Stone-ground Grains Since 1750

Founded in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 1750, Wade's Mill is ia's oldest continuously operating commercial grist mill. After 270+ years, we still work in the traditional way, with one miller stone-grinding premium local and regional grains fresh to …

Atkinson Milling Co. | VisitNC

The Old Grist Mill Museum at Atkinson is an expression of Ray's love of milling and a reflection of how things were done when he arrived in 1958, and before. Come visit the museum and get a tour from The Cornbread Man himself. Ray Wheeler built this museum with the hope that people come to understand and appreciate his love of the mill. Come …

Mingus Mill

Mingus Mill, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a historic and active grist mill, located just a short distance past the Oconaluftee Visitor center near Cherokee North Carolina. Both the mill itself and the land …

Bob Maeir and the Last Water-Driven Grist Mill in North Carolina

Bob Maeir and the Last Water-Driven Grist Mill in North Carolina. by Bill Giduz | Feb 25, 2018 | Bottom Left Box, News. Documentarian Robert Maeir (Bill Giduz photo) In 1847, the Dellinger family built a grist mill on their farm in the North Carolina mountains. Jack Dellinger is the fourth miller to operate it.

Visit a working grist mill and take home some freshly

The mill is the last operating grist mill in North Carolina and on the official register of historic places. He told us all about the mill which dates from 1869 and how he had returned to his home and restored the mill. There are products for sale, so we bought some grits which are delicious. We really enjoyed talking to Mr. Dellinger and ...

60 Grist Mill Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739 | MLS# 3833785

3 beds, 2.5 baths, 1833 sq. ft. townhouse located at 60 Grist Mill Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739 sold for $325,000 on Apr 27, 2022. MLS# 3833785. Three story middle unit townhouse, Main floor offers...

Grist mills of North Carolina : a historical review using …

Cover title: History of grist mills in North Carolina: Contents: V. 1. Introduction -- Mills -- Mill components -- General grist mill design -- Mill economics --Grist mill : beginning days -- Grist mill : ending days -- County records -- County mill petitions -- Alexander County -- Anson County -- Ashe County -- Bertie County -- Brunswick County -- Bute County -- …

Francis Grist Mill – Blue Ridge National Heritage …

The Francis Grist Mill, located just outside of Waynesville, NC on Highway 276 was built in 1887. Constructed by William Francis to serve the Francis Cove Community, the mill commonly produced ground wheat, corn, and …

Ward's Grist & Saw Mill

Ward's Grist & Saw Mill. From Boone, go west on US 421/US 321 for about 5 miles. When the roads split, continue on US 321 about 3.5 miles until US 321 crosses the Watauga River. Immediately turn left on the west side of the bridge on Old Watauga River Road/Sh 1121 and drive to the mill on the left, a couple of miles.

Francis Grist Mill

Located just outside Waynesville, the Francis Mill is a 19th century grist mill built to grind corn and wheat. The Francis Mill dates back to 1887, when William Francis completed its construction. To this date, it remains in the ownership of Francis descendants. It operated until 1976, and then began to fall into disrepair.

Grinding Grains : Grist Mills of the Western North Carolina …

Carolina Ground - The only operational grist mill in the area, Carolina Ground is modernizing generations-old traditions. With state-of-the-art facilities and a wooden …