Bountiful in Davis County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Original Gristmill Stones
Photographed By Andrew Johnson, October 7, 2018
1. Original Gristmill Stones Marker
The Heber C. Kimball Gristmill, the foundation of which can be seen just east of this monument, was in operation from 1852 until 1892, using these burr-type gristmill stones. When the use of roller mills was introduced, mills of this type were no longer used.The South Davis Chapter, Sons of Utah Pioneers, formerly owned the property this mill was located on. In 1984, it was sold to Davis County, who, in cooperation with Bountiful City, constructed a debris catch basin on the site. During the excavation of the basin site, these two original gristmill stones were uncovered and found to be in remarkably good condition after all these intervening years.
Permission was granted the South Davis Chapter, Sons of Utah Pioneers, to construct this monument so as to compliment and enhance the Daughters of Utah Pioneers replica of the old mill, and their monument, located just to the right of this monument. Thanks is given to all who had a hand in making this effort a reality and being able to bring back a few memories of our Pioneer Ancestors.
Erected 1990 by South Davis Chapter, Sons of
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 40° 52.813′ N, 111° 52.366′ W. Marker is in Bountiful, Utah, in Davis County. Marker is at the intersection of Orchard Drive and Mill Street, on the right when traveling north on Orchard Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bountiful UT 84010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Quinn McNeil (here, next to this marker); Daniel Davis (here, next to this marker); Heber C. Kimball (here, next to this marker); Heber C. Kimball Grist Mill (a few steps from this marker); Bountiful Tabernacle (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Valley (approx. 5.9 miles away); The Summit (approx. 6 miles away); Ensign Peak (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bountiful.
Photographed By Andrew Johnson, October 7, 2018
2. Original Gristmill Stones Monument
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers replica and marker can be seen to the right.
Photographed By Andrew Johnson, October 7, 2018
3. The Gristmill Foundation
This is the west wall of the foundation, just behind the marker
Photographed By Andrew Johnson, October 7, 2018
4. Debris Catch Basin
The original gristmill stones were discovered during the construction of this debris catch basin on Mill Creek.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2018, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 123 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2018, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2018, by Andrew Johnson of Salt Lake City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
