Mill Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

This is Old Cowan’s Mill formerly known as the Ball Mill located 2 miles west of Ewing, Virginia. This is reported to be the most photographed mill in the state of Virginia. Built around 1878 a wate…[View More]

Abandoned Phantom Bridge, Kimbolton, Ohio

Starting back in 1820 a log mill was built on the south side of Wills Creek directly opposite of where the foundation of the last mill stood on the north side of the creek. This was known as a “corn…[View More]

Fire Destroys Historic Indiana Landmark, Dillsboro, Indiana

On Thursday, December 15, 2022 a fire destroyed the historic Laughery Valley Ag Feed Mill in Dillsboro, Indiana. In 2015 a proposal to produce a documentary video on the history of the mill was sent t…[View More]

Bear’s Mill, Greenville, Ohio

Built in 1849, Bear’s Mill is Ohio’s most visited historic site. Located just outside of Greenville in Darke County, this is a fully functioning mill where you can take tours on all three …[View More]

Old Tunnel Mill, Vernon, Indiana

Built in the 1824, Old Tunnel Mill is hidden in the dense forest near Vernon, Indiana. Only a few walls and the stack remain.

Miami Mill, Miamitown, Ohio

Constructed in the early 1800s the Miami Mill served the community up until 1913 when it was washed away in a flood.

Muscatatuck Park, North Vernon, Indiana

Muscatatuck Park is Indiana’s 4th State Park but has now been transformed into a local county park which is noted for its rock climbing and the site of a former mil…[View More]

Historic Georgetown, Ohio

Weisneberger Mill Bridge, Midway, Kentucky

The Weisenberger Mill Bridge was constructed in 1932 which replaced a covered bridge which sat in this location.

Fruitland Mill Site, Ontario Center, New York

Fruitland Mill was located in Wayne County, New York where it was used to saw lumber and produce flour.

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