Menomonee Falls in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Frederick Nehs Mill and Mill Dam

Photographed By Connor Olson, May 7, 2023

1. Frederick Nehs Mill and Mill Dam Marker

Inscription.

This site marks the original location of the earliest commercial activity in the Village of Menominee Falls around which the present downtown developed. Frederick Nehs, one of the earliest settlers of the area, erected a four story stone grist mill on this site in 1851. The mill operated from water power generated by a wooden dam on the site of a rock falls in approximately the same location as the present Lepper Dam. The waterfall and rapids area that produced power for the Nehs Mills extended another half mile downstream to the historic lime kilns where other early commercial and industrial operators were established. The Nehs Mill operated until 1939. The original mill dam was rebuilt in 1886 and again in 1954.

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 43° 10.762′ N, 88° 6.881′ W. Marker is in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker is on Main Street east of Mill Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Menomonee Falls WI 53051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mill Pond Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Menomonee River and Lower Falls (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Third Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brogan Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Steichen House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Koch House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sunnyside School Bell Tower Replica (approx. 0.9 miles away); School House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Menomonee Falls.

Frederick Nehs Mill Marker and Lepper Dam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Connor Olson, May 7, 2023

2. Frederick Nehs Mill Marker and Lepper Dam

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.