Near Fenton in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tom Walker's Grist Mill

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

1. Tom Walker's Grist Mill Marker

Inscription. This mill, one of the last water-powered grist mills to operate in Michigan, was built in 1869. It was purchased by Tom Walker and John Browning for $10,000 in 1878. From then on the Walker family was involved with the mill for three generations. Tom Walker, a grandson, took over the mill’s operation in 1926. Until he retired in 1969 and sold the mill, he ground grain for no more than seven cents a bag.

Erected 1974 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L0279.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 42° 41.463′ N, 83° 46.843′ W. Marker is near Fenton, Michigan, in Genesee County. It is on Parshallville Road near Cullen Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8507 Parshallville Rd, Fenton MI 48430, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on

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the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saint Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hartland Burying Ground (approx. 2.6 miles away); Hartland Music Hall (approx. 2.7 miles away); Florence B Dearing Museum (approx. 2.8 miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); St. John The Baptist Catholic Church (approx. 4.2 miles away); West Highland Cemetery (approx. 7½ miles away); Oakwood Cemetery Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fenton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Tyrone Township Hall (was approx. 3.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

2. Tom Walker's Grist Mill Marker

Tom Walker's Grist Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

3. Tom Walker's Grist Mill

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021

4. Tom Walker's Grist Mill

Back side of mill showing water wheel

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.