Grantsville in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stantons Mill
Spruce Forest Artisan Village History Walk
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
1. Stanton's Mill Marker
The mill was prime reason for settlement in this area. In addition to being an important source of grain products for man and beast, the mill served as the nerve center for the area—a place for voting, bartering and news-gathering. Like the three roads and the three bridges nearby, the mill represents major epochs in milling: undershot wheel, 1797–1898; overshot wheel, 1899–1927; modified water-driven turbine, 1928–1943; electric power, 1944-present.
In the 1860s, the mill property was returned to Stanton ownership when it was purchased by William Stanton. The mill was operated by Stantons for five generations until 1989, when Penn Alps purchased the mill from Byron Robert Bender.
Plans are under way for the restoration of Stanton's Mill and with it, a major part of the region's story. All information, stories, restoration expertise and donations are welcome.
Erected by Spruce Forest Artisan Village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.
Location. 39°
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Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bear Hill School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yoder House (about 500 feet away); Schrock Cabin (about 500 feet away); Compton School (about 600 feet away); Markley House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grantsville.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of the National Pike Blacksmith Shop (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. Marker is one of the Spruce Forest Artisan Village History Walk markers.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
2. Stanton's Mill and Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, June 7, 2006
3. Stanton's Mill
Photographed by Christopher Busta-Peck, September 22, 2007
4. Stanton's Mill Bridge
This bridge, on an old National Road alignment, carried the road over the millrace for Staton's Mill. The mill can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,017 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
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