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. Marker is at the intersection of Eisenhower Drive (State Road
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'.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edinburg (approx. half a mile away); Historical Blue River Township (approx. 1.4 miles away); William Merritt Chase (approx. 5.8 miles away); Lowell Mills (approx. 8 miles away); Atterbury Army Air Field (approx. 8.4 miles away); Franklin Wonder Five (approx. 9.3 miles away); Home of Columbus Horatio Hall (approx. 9.4 miles away); Johnson County Court Houses (approx. 9.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
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 1,108 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.
