This is a photo a local grist mill that was first put into operation in 1832! Keep in mind that this mill was making flour 4 years before the Battle of the Alamo and the death of Davy Crockett.
The mill is positioned on the War Eagle Creek that is more the size of a small river than a creek. In case you were not aware, creeks will not cross state borders and rivers will. That is what differentiates the two designations today.
Some incorrectly believe that the mill and area are named after the Dakota Chief named War Eagle. Another legend states that of a native named War Eagle whose love was stolen by a trapper and who fought to find her. That is incorrect. The area and mill are named after a Osage chief named Hurachais the War Eagle who was local and whose name appears on a 1825 treaty that ceded area lands from the Osage to the US government.
The mill is still in operation today and you can purchase flour ground at the mill. They have a shop indoors and small cafe up on the third floor of the mill.
The Mill was first built in 1832 by the Blackburn family. It's been destroyed by fire and flood a few times but each time has been rebuilt. The mill today is built on the exact spot as the original and was last rebuilt in 1973.
The mill has 3 levels with a store and cafe.
The bridge over War Eagle Creek at the mill is one lane and is used everyday by visitors and local residents.
The mill is popular destination throughout the year by classic car enthusiast and you can often find classic cars sitting out in front of the mill as their owners enjoy a snack up at the cafe.
The mill is currently the only working grist mill in operation in Arkansas. It is also the only grist mill with an undershoot water wheel working in the United States.
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I love posts that can reflect the longevity of an business. It survived the walmart implosion. Thank you for sharing
Awesome seeing and learning about this, Thank You Zac!
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I love these old pieces of American history that are still in operation! Truly a labor of love for those that keep them running for the rest of us to enjoy!
Great photos and write up 👍
Thank you for this post. It is good to learn about our history and where we came from. It helps us be more objective about our present environment and then make better decisions for the future.
Nice to see that something like this is still around and being preserved.
Great post! By the way, thank you Zac for making those videos on youtube for steemit, they helped me a lot!
You're welcome!!
Good stuff. Thanks Zac.
Thanks for sharing such beautiful shots of history with us! It's lovely. :) I'll have to put it on my Arkansas bucket list! I'm sure seeing it in person is breathtaking.