Mingus Grist Mill Smoky Mountains
Apr 26, 2022 11:21:22 #
Smoky Mountains Mingus Grist Mill
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
The Mill was the largest in the Smoky Mountains, and served over 200 families. Some of the families would bring their corn and wheat for more than 15 miles to have it ground at the mill.
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At a height of 22 feet, the flume pours the water into the "penstock", which is built right next to the mill. The penstock is a 4 foot square wooden shaft that is full of water from the flume.
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Built into the flume is a flume gate that regulates the water flow. Excess water is channeled to the side and the resulting waterfall is a popular photo spot.
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Saturdays were traditionally mill days and the mill was very active with people bringing their wheat and corn to be ground, and others coming to the mill to purchase or barter for wheat and corn meal.
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Because I like sepia!
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Apr 26, 2022 11:29:26 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
Smoky Mountains Mingus Grist Mill
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
Fantastic set of images!!!!!Beth
Apr 26, 2022 11:31:21 #
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Apr 26, 2022 11:54:18 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
Smoky Mountains Mingus Grist Mill
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
Wonderful photos and interesting information.
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Apr 26, 2022 20:36:51 #
Photolady2014 wrote:
Smoky Mountains Mingus Grist Mill
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886.
I have been there. I love your set of images!!
Apr 27, 2022 03:42:35 #
Very, very, nice! Are there any angles to see the water wheel?
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Apr 27, 2022 10:33:49 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Nice set. I prefer the color version of the last because the contrast of the gray mill to the foliage makes it stand out. In the sepia version, everything blends together.
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