Gleason in Weakley County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Janes Mill

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 6, 2020

1. Janes Mill Marker

Inscription. A large water-powered mill was established during the 1830s on the middle fork of the Obion River, north of Gleason. It produced lumber, two grades of flour, shorts, cornmeal, and cracked corn for feed, which were shipped by flatboat to New Orleans. Owned and operated from 1858 until 1917 by William D. Janes and his father, Edward Janes, Janes Mill was a community gathering place and provided for the needy during the Civil War.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4A 40.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 36° 13.924′ N, 88° 36.659′ W. Marker is in Gleason, Tennessee, in Weakley County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 22 and Janes Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 22. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gleason TN 38229, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Weakley County (approx. 6.8 miles away); Weakley County Tennessee Confederate Memorial (approx. 6.8 miles away); Bethel College

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(approx. 8.4 miles away); Harris-Collier-Holland Farm (approx. 8½ miles away); James Monroe McKenzie (approx. 8.7 miles away); McKenzie's Station (approx. 8.7 miles away); Webb School (approx. 9.2 miles away); Clear Lake (approx. 9.3 miles away).

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 6, 2020

2. Janes Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.