Palestine in Crawford County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kitchell Grist Mill
Photographed By Al Wolf
1. Kitchell Grist Mill Marker
In this area Joseph Kitchell who settled here in 1817 erected a Grist Mill and Distillery which eliminated the trip to Shakertown, Indiana where the farmers had previously taken their grain. Horses were used for power, grain was taken in pay, converted to whiskey and sold to the settlers.
Erected 1962 by Citizens of Palestine, Illinois State Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 38° 59.876′ N, 87° 36.628′ W. Marker is in Palestine, Illinois, in Crawford County. Marker is on Illinois Route 33 north of Vincennes Ave., on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palestine IL 62451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dubois Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cullom Homestead (approx. ¼ mile away); Houston - Dickson Store (approx. ¼ mile away); Auntie Gogin's Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Fife Opera House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gov. Augustus C. French
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Also see . . . Historical Palestine, IL - A Town for Yesteryear and for Today. Heroes, Heroines, and History website entry (Submitted on December 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
2. Looking North - - Kitchell Grist Mill Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
3. Looking North/East - - Kitchell Grist Mill Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, October 11, 2009
4. Looking West - - Kitchell Grist Mill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,177 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
