New Manchester in Hancock County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Hartford's Mill
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 7, 2013
1. Hartford's Mill Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 40° 32.469′ N, 80° 34.484′ W. Marker is in New Manchester, West Virginia, in Hancock County. It is at the intersection of Park-Forest 801 and Park-Forest 802, on the right when traveling north on Park-Forest 801. Located in Tomlinson Run State Park, on the road to the campground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Manchester WV 26056, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Northern Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the Ohio River Valley, and in 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hartford's Grist Mill (a few steps from this marker); Bicentennial Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); New Manchester Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); On This Spot (approx. 2.9 miles away); Early Mills (approx. 2.9 miles away); Village of Stratton Veterans Memorial Park (approx.
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Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 7, 2013
2. Hartford's Mill Marker
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 7, 2013
3. Hartford's Grist Mill Marker
The millstone displayed here is one of the few remaining artifacts from four gristmills located along Tomlinson Run. This stone is a nether millstone, the stationary lower stone, from Hartford's Grist Mill. It is 44 inches in diameter. The grooves carved in the face of the stone are for cooling effect, to prevent meal or flour from catching fire.
Hartford's Mill site is in the wilderness area of Tomlinson Run State Park. The foundation walls can be found one mile downstream of the old mill scout camping area, 200 yards below the covered bridge abutments along Laurel Trail.
The first mill built at this location was by Joseph and Hannah Coulter in 1834. Later owners were John Newell and Thomas Webb, George Baxter, Sr., George Baxter, Jr.
John B. Hartford rented the mill in the years 1880-1882. Hartford purchased the mill in 1882, converted the mill to steam power, and added a circular saw mill. It was 1894 before Hartford received a deed for the mill and 37 acres. John lost the mill in 1905 for failure to pay taxes. The mill was later destroyed by a flash flood.
Hartford's Mill site is in the wilderness area of Tomlinson Run State Park. The foundation walls can be found one mile downstream of the old mill scout camping area, 200 yards below the covered bridge abutments along Laurel Trail.
The first mill built at this location was by Joseph and Hannah Coulter in 1834. Later owners were John Newell and Thomas Webb, George Baxter, Sr., George Baxter, Jr.
John B. Hartford rented the mill in the years 1880-1882. Hartford purchased the mill in 1882, converted the mill to steam power, and added a circular saw mill. It was 1894 before Hartford received a deed for the mill and 37 acres. John lost the mill in 1905 for failure to pay taxes. The mill was later destroyed by a flash flood.
Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 7, 2013
4. Hartford's Grist Mill Marker and Stone
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
