Clifton in Greene County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paper Mill
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
1. Paper Mill Marker
During the last half of the nineteenth century, the Nixon-Hagar Papermill operated on this site. Straw gathered from nearby farms was boiled and beaten into pulp, then rolled and drained to form cardboard and brown butcher paper.
A dam across the river near Amphitheater Falls stored water for the mill. The river also provided convenient disposal for the wastewater squeezed from the pulp.
The mill stood on artificially leveled ground held up by a massive stone wall still visible at this point, and was reached by a service road built down the cliff face. This road is now used as part of the preserve trail system. The bricks scattered across the area are from the mill's chimney which was demolished in 1942. The mill was abandoned by 1899.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 39° 47.736′ N, 83° 50.285′ W. Marker is in Clifton, Ohio, in Greene County. Marker is on Ohio Route 343, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clifton OH 45316, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orton Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Bryan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nature's Calendar (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
2. Paper Mill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
