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Grist and timber mills, which once flourished, are remnants of a bygone era. They stand as testimony to the culture and communities of rural America. These mills harnessed the power of water, particularly natural springs, to grind grain and cut timber.in small communities throughout the United States.
Grist and timber mills, which once flourished, are remnants of a bygone era. They stand as testimony to the culture and communities of rural America. These mills harnessed the power of water, particularly natural springs, to grind grain and cut timber.in small communities throughout the United States.
The Old Red Mill at Alley Spring
Shannon County Missouri
The old red mill at Alley Spring is probably one of the most beloved sites in the Missouri Ozarks. Located in a state park, many people have found memories of camping at the park and floating the Jack's Fork River. The red mill is the symbol of those memories. This photograph was captured on film and is among my favorites.
Hodgson Mill
Ozark County Missouri
Hodgson Mill is located in a rather remote site deep in the Missouri Ozarks. Sitting alongside a spring fed mill pond it is picturesque. A more modern mill still operates under this name but in a different location.
Reed Spring Mill
Reynolds County Missouri
This rustic old mill and waterwheel sits alongside Reed Spring in the Missouri Ozarks.
Dillard Mill 1998
Shannon County Missouri
Dillard Mill is an old faded red mill that sits along the Huzzah Creek in the Missouri Ozarks. The waterfall alongside the mill is the result of a dam that was built to harness the streams power. It is a state historic site situated in a quiet picturesque setting, but it is very difficult to photograph due to the direction the sun travels in relation to the mill. This photograph was captured on film in 1998 during my first visit to the mill.
Falling Spring Mill 1
Oregon County Missouri
The abandoned Falling Spring Mill is located in a remote spot deep in the Missouri Ozarks. Once a multipurpose mill, there is little left. Falling Spring issues from a bluff next to the mill adding to the beauty of this peaceful setting.
Alley Spring Mill Reflections 1
Shannon County Missouri
Morning reflections of the old red mill at Alley Spring.
Autumn View of Dillard Mill
Crawford County Missouri
Another view of Dillard Mill, framed in autumn colors from the trail leading to the mill.
Klepzig Mill
Shannon County Missouri
The abandoned old Klepzig Mill along Rocky Creek on Mill Mountain is a remote spot down a rough dirt road deep in the Missouri Ozarks. In this beautiful, peaceful setting the mill harnessed the power of the water from a natural shut ins along the creek. There is nothing left but the external structure now.
Old Turner Mill Wheel 1
Oregon County Missouri
This old iron mill wheel was once part of Turner Mill and the remains of a community that was located near the Eleven Point River in the Missouri Ozarks. Now being reclaimed by the forest, the 25 foot high iron wheel sits in the spring branch that once turned the waterwheel to operate a timber mill.
Mansfield Mill
Parke County Indiana
The Mansfield Mill in Parke County, known as the covered bridge capitol of Indiana.
Alley Spring Mill Reflections 2
Shannon County Missouri
Another view of morning reflections of the old red mill at Alley Spring.
Falling Spring Mill 2
Oregon County Missouri
A vertical format of the abandoned Falling Spring Mill is located in a remote spot deep in the Missouri Ozarks.
Dillard Mill 2014
Shannon County Missouri
A detailed view of the old faded red Dillard Mill and the waterfall alongside the mill.
Old Turner Mill Wheel 2
Oregon County Missouri
Another view of the old iron mill wheel that was once part of Turner Mill. This shows the 25 foot high iron wheel as it sits in the spring branch that once turned the waterwheel to operate a timber mill.
Dillard Mill 2015
Shannon County Missouri
A more recent image of Dillard Mill along the Huzzah Creek situated in its quiet picturesque setting.
