Adamsville in Beaver County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Grist Mill
Photographed by Jeremy Snow, October 14, 2023
1. The Grist Mill Marker
Somewhat unusual for a displaying a marker, Malachite and petrified wood seem to be the two primary components of the cairn.
No. 255
Erected 1959
The Grist Mill
Minersville was settled in 1859 for the purpose of opening lead mines. Nelson S. Hollingshead built a grist hill on this site in 1871. It was operated by water diverted from the Minersville canal. Through an eighteen inch water wheel, corn and wheat were ground to supply the needs of the community. Salt brought from Parowan Lake also was ground. Abraham and Stephen Hollingshead, Charlie Burke and a Mr. Musser worked in the mill. It was abandoned in 1895.
Lincoln and Susan Camps Beaver County
Erected 1959 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 255.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 38° 12.872′ N, 112° 54.738′ W. Marker is in Adamsville, Utah, in Beaver County. It is on West 1100 South, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Minersville UT 84752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Utah’s Color Country and in the West Desert. It is also in the American Mountain West and in Colorado Plateau. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Minersville Veterans Memorial (approx.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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