Edinburgh in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thompson Mill
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013
1. Thompson Mill Marker
- - - - 1826 - - - -
Built by James Thompson and Isaac Collier.
1850 - Thompson erected larger four-story brick mill. All flour used by Union Army during Civil War ground here.
After a fire in 1872, John A. Thompson, a son, built six-story brick mill. Flour shipped to all parts of U.S. Present dam built by Thompson of Indiana limestone, first stone dam in Midwest.
In WW I, Will Irwin of Columbus bought mill, generated electricity for Union Starch and Refining Co. Mill given to town and for a time electricity generated for town use. Mill was razed in 1957.
Erected 1976 by Edinburgh Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 39° 21.314′ N, 85° 58.608′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Indiana, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of Eisenhower Drive (State Road 252) and West River Road (a.k.a.: West Center Cross Street) (State Road 252), on the right when traveling east on Eisenhower Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh IN 46124, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. 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 and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least
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Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013
2. Wide View - Side A - - Thompson Mill Marker
The marker sits next to one of the old Thompson Mill's 'water turbines'.
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013
3. Other View - - Thompson Mill Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013
4. Side B - - Thompson Mill Marker
Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013
5. Thompson Mill - Dam
Across the street is this Thompson Mill Dam location. The Indiana limestone construction yet looks to be in excellent condition - holding the 'Big Blue River' water very well.
As per the Thompson Mill historical marker: "It is the first stone dam in the Midwest."
As per the Thompson Mill historical marker: "It is the first stone dam in the Midwest."
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,890 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.
