Stony Creek Village in Rochester Hills in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Winkler's Mill

Photographed By John Garman, July 28, 2023

1. Winkler's Mill Marker

Located in the Dairy Barn at Van Hoosen Farm.

Inscription.

A sawmill, dam, and gristmill were built here in 1825 by John Hersey, one of the first settlers in the county and a founder of the villages of Rochester and Stony Creek, nearby. From 1870 to 1920 this mill was operated by Joseph Winkler. In a single year, 1880, Winkler ground 2,504 barrels of wheat and some 694,000 pounds of cornmeal, feed, and buckwheat flour.

Erected 1968 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 42° 41.732′ N, 83° 6.906′ W. Marker is in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is in Stony Creek Village. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Van Hoosen Road and Runyon Road. The historical marker is located inside the Dairy Barn which serves as the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 Van Hoosen Rd, Rochester MI 48306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1927 Van Hoosen Calf Barn/1927 Van Hoosen Bull Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); 1927 Van Hoosen Dairy Barn

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Stony Creek Masonic Lodge No. 5/Mount Moriah (within shouting distance of this marker); Stoney Creek Village (within shouting distance of this marker); 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Before lawn mowers... (about 500 feet away); 1850 Red House (about 500 feet away); Stoney Creek School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester Hills.

More about this marker. The marker was originally located at the site of the mill on Winkler Mill Road. During the summer of 1985, the mill was completely destroyed by fire. In 1989 the Michigan Historical Commission granted permission to have the marker placed on permanent loan to the Stoney Creek Village Museum. Originally it was located in the Calf Barn but it now resides in the Dairy Barn and is part of an exhibit display.

Photographed By John Garman, July 28, 2023

2. Winkler's Mill Marker

This exhibit is inside the Dairy Barn that serves as the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.

The Dairy Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By John Garman, July 28, 2023

3. The Dairy Barn

The Dairy Barn is also home to the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm. The marker is located inside and is part of an exhibit.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2023, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.