Williamsport in Columbiana County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Gaston's Mill

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Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025

1. Gaston's Mill Marker

Inscription.
Gaston's Mill is one of the last functioning mills in Ohio today. Construction on the mill began in 1830 and was completed in 1837. In 1849, it was sold to James Gaston, one of several owners throughout the mill's long history. The Gaston family owned the mill longer than any other owner, except for the State of Ohio.

The mill was operated by waterpower from the Sandy and Beaver Canal until 1886, when it was converted to steam power and eventually to a gasoline engine. In the mid-1900s, restoration efforts were made to exactly copy the original structure and machinery. The mill was returned to its former glory in 1973.

Erected by Ohio Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number Site 34.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 40° 43.618′ N, 80° 36.747′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Ohio, in Columbiana County. It is on Echo Dell Road (County Road 929) south of Leslie Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12013 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool OH 43920, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Mahoning Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas J. Malone Bridge / Gaston's Mill (a few

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steps from this marker); Thomas J. Malone Covered Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Lock 36 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lock 36 (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaver Creek State Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandy and Beaver Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaver Creek (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Little Beaver Creek (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025

2. Gaston's Mill Marker

Gaston's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025

3. Gaston's Mill

Photographed by Craig Doda, November 15, 2025

4. Gaston's Mill

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.