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South Whitley in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

South Whitley Grist Mill

1848 - 1936

 
 
South Whitley Grist Mill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 23, 2013
1. South Whitley Grist Mill Marker
Inscription. This mill stone was used by the South Whitley Mill, built on this site by W.W. Arnold and Brothers in 1848. It was originally powered by water from the Eel River with the aid of a wooden dam. One of its products was "Sunshine Flour". The mill continued in operation until 1936.
 
Erected 1987 by Park Board.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
 
Location. 41° 5.052′ N, 85° 37.614′ W. Marker is in South Whitley, Indiana, in Whitley County. Marker can be reached from E. Front Street east of S. State Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in South Whitley Community Park behind Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Whitley IN 46787, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First South Whitley High School (here, next to this marker); South Whitley (a few steps from this marker); South Whitley High School (a few steps from this marker); F-84 Thunder Streak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Let There Be Light" (about 500 feet away); Site of Kinsey School (1847-1926) (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gutscher Sanitarium
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(approx. 6˝ miles away); Larwill Indiana (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Whitley.
 
South Whitley Grist Mill Stone image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 23, 2013
2. South Whitley Grist Mill Stone
Marker in South Whitley Community Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane Hall, August 23, 2013
3. Marker in South Whitley Community Park
South Whitley Grist Mill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
4. South Whitley Grist Mill Marker
Current state.
South Whitley Grist Mill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
5. South Whitley Grist Mill Marker
On the back.
South Whitley Grist Mill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 12, 2023
6. South Whitley Grist Mill Marker
Also on the back.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 658 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.   4, 5, 6. submitted on June 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.

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