Bountiful in Davis County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Original Gristmill Stones

Photographed by Andrew Johnson, October 7, 2018

1. Original Gristmill Stones Marker

Inscription. 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 Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 31.)

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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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Wasatch Front

and in Greater Salt Lake.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in Colorado Plateau.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 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

Original Gristmill Stones Monument image. Click for full size.

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.

this marker); Bountiful Lumber and Supply Company (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bountiful Tabernacle (approx. 0.7 miles away); Brick Making (approx. ¾ mile away); Bliss Hall (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bountiful.

The Gristmill Foundation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Johnson, October 7, 2018

3. The Gristmill Foundation

This is the west wall of the foundation, just behind the marker

Debris Catch Basin image. Click for full size.

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 551 times since then and 16 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.