Clinton in Laurens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Where There's a Mill
Photographed by Brian Scott, November 22, 2008
1. Where There's a Mill... Marker
In the years before the American Revolution, Edward Musgrove saw his land as the perfect location for a gristmill. The nearby Enoree River provided power for the mill, and demand was high among Backcountry residents for means to grind their crops without having to make a trip that could take days to complete.
The British, however, also became interested in Musgrove's Mill. To them, the mill was a good central point for the movement of supplies, and its location at a river ford meant the British could establish control over transportation and communication in the region.
Erected by South Carolina Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 34° 35.633′ N, 81° 51.2′ W. Marker is in Clinton, South Carolina, in Laurens County. It can be reached from Musgrove Mill Road (State Park Road), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located near the southern shore of the nearby Enoree River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton SC 29325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: No Rest for the Weary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Summer Camp
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Photographed by Brian Scott, November 22, 2008
2. Where There's a Mill... Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, November 22, 2008
3. Enoree River Looking East
Photographed by Brian Scott, November 22, 2008
4. Enoree River Looking West from Bridge Ruins
Photographed by Brian Scott, November 22, 2008
5. Ruins of a Bridge Which Once Crossed the Enoree River
Photographed by Brian Scott, November 22, 2008
6. Enoree Bridge South Support Wall
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,448 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 26, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
