Arnprior in Renfrew County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
McLachin Grist Mill
1854-1975
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 13, 2025
1. McLachin Grist Mill Marker
This water turbine was recovered
from the 4 storey stone grist mill
constructed on this site by Daniel
McLachlin. The mill continued to
operate until 1895. The building
was destroyed by fire in
September 1975
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1975.
Location. 45° 26.091′ N, 76° 21.074′ W. Marker is in Arnprior, Ontario, in Renfrew County. It is at the intersection of Madawaska Street (County Highway 1) and Daniel Street North, on the right when traveling west on Madawaska Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arnprior ON K7S 3L7, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley and in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Arnprior Post Office and Customs House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); David A. Gillies Building (about 120 meters away); Grace-St. Andrew's United Church Cornerstone Laying (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); War Memorial (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Daniel McLachlin (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Pakenham's Early Growth (approx. 12.1 kilometers away); Pakenham 5 Arched Stone Bridge (approx. 12.1 kilometers away); St. Peter Celestine Church (approx. 12.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arnprior.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Timber Rafting on the Ottawa (was approx. one kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . McLachlin Grist Mill (Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Archives). (Submitted on May 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 13, 2025
2. McLachin Grist Mill Turbine and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 13, 2025
3. McLachin Grist Mill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
