Near Paris in Bourbon County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Ruddells Mills

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 19, 2021

1. Ruddells Mills Marker

Inscription. Near his home Isaac Ruddell built a gristmill in 1788 on the north side of Hinkson bridge, and a sawmill in 1795 to be operated by his son, Abram. A 720-spindle cotton mill erected 500 feet west by Thomas and Hugh Brent in 1828, burned 1836. Soon rebuilt by Abram Spears, it also spun wool until about 1855. Ruddell gave land for Stoner Mouth Church and cemetery.

Erected 1973 by Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1462.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 38° 18.243′ N, 84° 14.294′ W. Marker is near Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon County. It is at the intersection of Ruddells Mill Road (Kentucky Route 1940) and Old Ruddles Mill Road ( Route 1893), on the right when traveling south on Ruddells Mill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2810 Rd Ruddells Mills Road, Paris KY 40361, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Bluegrass Region

and in Greater Lexington Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in 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

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Colville Covered Bridge / Covered Bridges (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bourbon Whiskey / Jacob Spears (approx. 3.9 miles away); Site of 1792 Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Site of Mt. Gilead Methodist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Mae Street Kidd (approx. 4.9 miles away); Millersburg Military Institute (approx. 5.1 miles away); Tollgate House (approx. 5½ miles away); Major John Miller / Millersburg, Kentucky (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ruddle's Station (was approx. 4½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 19, 2021

2. Ruddells Mills Marker

The grave of Isaac Ruddell in the nearby cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 19, 2021

3. The grave of Isaac Ruddell in the nearby cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.