Donaldson in Trigg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Thomas's Cabinet Shop / Thomas's Mill

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

1. Thomas's Cabinet Shop Marker side

Inscription.
Thomas's Cabinet Shop A cabinet shop, adjacent to mill house, was operated on this site beginning in 1919 by R. Peyton Thomas (1889-1961). Examples of his fine talent are in existence today, much of which compares favorably in quality and design with that of many noted craftsmen of Colonial times. A veteran of World War I, he served with the AEF in France under Gen. Pershing.

Thomas's Mill Site of buhrstone mill operated by Robert H. "Bob" Thomas (1867-1948) from 1913 to 1942 to grind cornmeal for customers from this and surrounding communities. In World War I, the U. S. Government authorized his grinding of wheat to help alleviate flour shortage. Millsite was community gathering place on Saturday "Mill Day" for talk of news, politics and weather.

Erected 1992 by The Thomas-Bridges Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 36° 45.061′ N, 87° 52.846′ W. Marker is in Donaldson, Kentucky, in Trigg County. Marker is on Donaldson Creek Road (Kentucky Route 807) ¾ mile east of Maple Grove Road (Kentucky Route 1062), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cadiz KY 42211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Thomas, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Donaldson Creek Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Donaldson (approx. ¾ mile away); Perry Thomas (approx. ¾ mile away); Upper Donaldson School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Peyton Thomas Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Lower Donaldson School (approx. 1.3 miles away); James Thomas, Sr. (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donaldson.

Thomas's Mill Marker side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

2. Thomas's Mill Marker side

Thomas's Cabinet Shop / Thomas's Mill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 14, 2021

3. Thomas's Cabinet Shop / Thomas's Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.