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Site of Stephenson’s Grist Mill

 
 
Site of Stephenson’s Grist Mill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022
1. Site of Stephenson’s Grist Mill Marker
Inscription. From 1840 to 1855 John Stephenson operated a grist mill and a distillery here. A part of the earth dam still remains and can be seen about 30 yards to the south. The mill pond covered several acres and extended about 300 yards south of the earthen dam.
 
Erected 1971 by Chana Centennial.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
 
Location. 41° 57.783′ N, 89° 16.467′ W. Marker is near Oregon, Illinois, in Ogle County. Marker is on South Prairie Road, one mile west of East Hogan Road, on the left when traveling west. The marker stands in deep weeds, southeast of the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3410 S Prairie Rd, Oregon IL 61061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mob Trial and Execution (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Driscoll Execution (about 500 feet away); Aikens Saw Mill (approx. 1.1 miles away); Morgan Grist Mill (approx. 3 miles away); The Brick Road (approx. 4.1 miles away); Gross Saw Mill (approx. 4.2 miles away); Captain Joseph Ogle (approx. 4.6 miles away); Fallen Soldiers Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oregon.
 
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Site of Stephenson’s Grist Mill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 7, 2022
2. Site of Stephenson’s Grist Mill Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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