Lawrenceburg in Lawrence County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Shoal Creek Mill Stone
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 17, 2018
1. Shoal Creek Mill Stone Marker
This mill stone was discovered in Shoal Creek just below where Crockett Falls is today. This is the “runner” stone from an over runner gristmill, that would have ground corn into meal. Crockett’s mill was located in that general area in 1819 until a flood destroyed it in 1821. This stone possibly could have been used in his mill.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 35° 15.926′ N, 87° 21.421′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, in Lawrence County. Marker can be reached from David Crockett State Park Road, on the left when traveling west. The marker and mill stone are located on the eastern side of the David Crockett State Park Museum, near the bird aviaries and parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lawrenceburg TN 38464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to David Crockett State Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1786-1836 David Crockett (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Summary of the Life of Davy Crockett: (approx. 0.3 miles away); Red-Tailed Hawk (approx. 0.3 miles away); David Crockett (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 17, 2018
2. Shoal Creek Mill Stone Marker and Mill Stone
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 17, 2018
3. Shoal Creek Mill Stone Marker
The marker and mill stone are almost in the center in this view, low along the eastern side of the David Crockett State Park Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
