Weston in Franklin County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Weston Grist Mill
The very next year, 1866, a grist mill was constructed by James Mack on Weston Creek south of the present town site. This new mill's location resulted in the relocation of the proposed town. Rock were hauled from Cedar Hills to construct the new mill. Mack acquired machinery for the mill from Thatcher's in Logan. The grist mill used 3 1/2 foot stone burrs to grind grain, a small grain cleaner, two stands of elevators, and one centrifugal reel. Mack also installed a 13 1/4 foot James Leffel turbine that had been freighted to the west in 1859.
Building of the grist mill launched the new town of Weston. It was the only mill on the west side of Bear River. For many years, the mill operated 24 hours per day to meet the consumptive needs of Weston Oxford, Clifton, Dayton, Clarkston and Cornish. Weston was also located on the "gold road" to mines in northern Idaho and Montana. Weston settlers shipped flour and other food items northward. The town quickly became a shipping center and was additionally enhanced when the railroad came to Weston in 1890.
The mill was often remodeled over the next 100 years, and it also changed owners several times.The mill operated in a modernized world with steel rollers and advance technology but it could survive for very long in the post World War II Era.
Erected 2011 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Lone Rock Camp. (Marker Number 561.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1865.
Location. 42° 1.919′ N, 111° 58.328′ W. Marker is in Weston, Idaho, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of East 2nd South and South 3rd Street East on East 2nd South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 East 2nd South, Weston ID 83286, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Weston Pioneers (approx. half a mile away); Dayton, Idaho (approx. 5.8 miles away); Oneida Stake Academy (approx. 6.7 miles away); Pioneer Ferry and Bridge (approx. 6.8 miles away); Preston's First Schoolhouse (approx. 7.2 miles away); Pass of the Standing Rock (approx. 7.9 miles away); a different marker also named Pass of the Standing Rock (approx. 7.9 miles away); Bear River Massacre Monument (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.