Milton in Santa Rosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Millrace
Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
1. The Millrace Marker
An extensive millrace provided power by transporting water from Pond Creek to the mill complex. The millrace channeled water from the Arcadia mill pond to the water wheel at the second sawmill and textile mill. The water then turned the wheel, fell into the plunge pool and flowed back into Pond Creek.
Erected by University of West Florida Historic Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 30° 36.788′ N, 87° 4.97′ W. Marker is in Milton, Florida, in Santa Rosa County. It can be reached from Mill Pond Lane 0.1 miles north of Juan De Larua Court. Marker located within the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5709 Mill Pond Lane, Milton FL 32583, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pensacola and on the Florida Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Existing Foundations: Sawmill and Textile Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Arcadia Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Arcadia Dam and Water Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Arcadia Community (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arcadia’s Cotton Textile Mill (about 300 feet away); Arcadia Railroad & Twitchell Sawmill (about 300 feet away); Plunge Pool (about 400 feet away); Arcadia Dam (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Also see . . . Explore Arcadia Mill. Historic Pensacola (Submitted on July 15, 2020.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
2. The Millrace Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
3. Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
