Moraine in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gristmill
By TeamOHE, May 22, 2021
1. Gristmill Marker
Gristmill. . , In pioneer villages, mills were among the first structures to be built. Water-powered mills ground flour, cracked corn and sawed lumber. An abundant water supply was a boon to the small community of Dayton. By the winter of 1822-23, there were fifty grist mills along the Miami River, eleven in Montgomery County alone.
At the heart of the mill were the water wheel and wooden gears which drove the machinery. Overshot wheels like this one used the weight and momentum of falling water to generate the power needed to run the millworks. This building is modeled on Staley's mill, built in 1818, in New Carlisle.
Dedicated in Carillon Historical Park, 1950. . This historical marker is in Moraine in Montgomery County Ohio
In pioneer villages, mills were among the first structures to be
built. Water-powered mills ground flour, cracked corn and sawed
lumber. An abundant water supply was a boon to the small
community of Dayton. By the winter of 1822-23, there were fifty
grist mills along the Miami River, eleven in Montgomery County
alone.
At the heart of the mill were the water wheel and wooden gears
which drove the machinery. Overshot wheels like this one used
the weight and momentum of falling water to generate the power
needed to run the millworks. This building is modeled on Staley's
mill, built in 1818, in New Carlisle.
Dedicated in Carillon Historical Park, 1950.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 39° 43.666′ N, 84° 12.042′ W. Marker is in Moraine, Ohio, in Montgomery County. Marker can be reached from Carillon Boulevard 0.3 miles west of South Patterson Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton OH 45439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
By TeamOHE, May 22, 2021
2. Gristmill Marker
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marker. A different marker also named Gristmill (here, next to this marker); The Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Marie Sturwold Aull (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marie Aull Tribute Sculpture & Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright Cycle Company (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugar Camp / WAVES Cabin 22 (within shouting distance of this marker); Deeds Barn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moraine.
By TeamOHE, May 22, 2021
3. Gristmill Marker
By TeamOHE, May 22, 2021
4. Gristmill Marker
By TeamOHE, May 22, 2021
5. Gristmill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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