Lindsborg in McPherson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Smoky Valley Roller Mills
National Historic Landmark
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
1. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Marker
Original gristmill and dam established 1872
Destroyed by fire and rebuilt as roller mill 1889
Rebuilt in present form 1898 and shut down 1955
Restored by Smoky Valley Historical Society for McPherson County Old Mill Museum 1974-1981
Erected 1981 by Smoky Valley Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is October 24, 1814.
Location. 38° 33.948′ N, 97° 40.452′ W. Marker is in Lindsborg, Kansas, in McPherson County. It is on Mill Street west of 1st Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is at the Old Mill Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Mill Street, Lindsborg KS 67456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Runbeck Mill (a few steps from this marker); Otto Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Teichgraeber-Runbeck House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sweadal 1869 (about 300 feet away); Steve W. Train (about 300 feet away); The Swedish Pavilion (about 700 feet away); Home and Studio of Anton Pearson
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Regarding Smoky Valley Roller Mills. The mill has been restored to operating condition and grinds grain annually during Millfest, the first weekend in May. A real agricultural history treasure!
Also see . . .
1. Old Mill Museum, Lindsborg KS. (Submitted on February 6, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Smoky Valley Roller Mill National Register Nomination. (Submitted on February 6, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
2. Smoky Valley Roller Mills and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
3. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
4. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
5. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
6. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
7. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
8. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
9. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
10. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
11. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Interior
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
12. Smoky Valley Roller Mills Dam
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012
13. Old Mill Museum and Smoky Valley Roller Mills
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on February 6, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
