Fort Mill in York County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Millstone Park
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 30, 2023
1. Millstone Park Marker
Millstone Park is named in honor of the granite millstone that now rests atop the plaza. The history of this millstone is of local significance; it is one of only three remaining millstones known to exist from Webb's Mill, a grist mill which operated on nearby Steele Creek from the 1770's to 1880's. Webb's Mill was also the inspiration for the "mill" in Fort Mill's name.
The grist mill played a critical role in the development of the Fort Mill community. For over a century, local farmers used the water-powered mill to grind corn and wheat into usable products like meal and flour. The mill was also an important social center for early residents of eastern York County.
Originally called "Little York," and later "Fort Hill," the name "Fort Mill" was finally settled upon in 1833, the latter half serving as a testament to the importance of the grist mill to residents of the community.
Mayor
Danny Funderburk
Town Manager
David Hudspeth
Town Council
Tom Adams Ronald Helms Larry Huntley Kerry Mosher Guynn Savage Ken Starnes
Architect
LandDesign
Contractor
J.D. Goodrum Co.
Erected 2010 by Town of Fort Mill.
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Location. 35° 0.439′ N, 80° 56.733′ W. Marker is in Fort Mill, South Carolina, in York County. It is at the intersection of North White Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North White Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North White Street, Fort Mill SC 29715, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English District. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1LT Elliott White Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Park (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Faithful Slaves (within shouting distance of this marker); Women of the Confederacy Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Catawba Indian Memorial (about 300 feet away); Fort Mill Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away); Catawba Fort (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Mill.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 30, 2023
2. Millstone Park Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 30, 2023
3. Millstone Park Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, August 30, 2023
4. Millstone
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
