Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ye Olde Mill

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

1. Ye Olde Mill Marker

Inscription. Ye Olde Mill was constructed in 1817 as a sawmill and later, a gristmill. In the 1900s, Ye Olde Mill was a community hangout where locals could come to the swimming pool and skating rink.. Today, the Dager Family owns Ye Olde Mill, which houses Velvet Ice Cream's corporate headquarters, ice cream production facility, ice cream parlor, gift shop and a museum of milling history. Each year, more than 150,000 people flock to this Licking County landmark to enjoy a sweet taste of Velvet Ice Cream.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 40° 3.381′ N, 82° 24.056′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. Marker is on East Canal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 E Canal St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dawes Arboretum (here, next to this marker); Flint Ridge (here, next to this marker); Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve (here, next to this marker); Licking Memorial Hospital (here, next to this marker); The Historic Pataskala Town Hall (here, next to this marker); The Licking County Recreational Trail System (here, next to this marker);

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Ohio and Erie Canal (here, next to this marker); The Hartford Fair (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

2. Ye Olde Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.