Putnam District in Windham County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Cargill Falls Mill
November 8, 2018
1. Cargill Falls Mill Marker
Inscription.
Cargill Falls Mill. . On this site, Benjamin Cargill operated a grist mill originally built in 1730, adding a distillery and other shops in 1760. The Pomfret Manufacturing Company later built the Pomfret Cotton Mills to produce textile products in 1807; it is the oldest such site in the nation. The 4-story squared stone mill west of the detached hip-roofed office building is the oldest standing factory building (c. 1823) in the valley. A stone mill was added in the mid-1840's with 3-stories; the original gable roof has been flattened and the cupola removed. In 1850, these mills contained 4,260 spindles and 105 looms worked by 60 males and 45 females. A 3-story brick mill was added in 1856 and the office building and 3-story mansard-roofed brick mill in 1869.
On this site, Benjamin Cargill operated a grist mill
originally built in 1730, adding a distillery and other
shops in 1760. The Pomfret Manufacturing Company
later built the Pomfret Cotton Mills to produce textile
products in 1807; it is the oldest such site in the nation.
The 4-story squared stone mill west of the detached
hip-roofed office building is the oldest standing factory
building (c. 1823) in the valley. A stone mill was added
in the mid-1840's with 3-stories; the original gable roof
has been flattened and the cupola removed. In 1850,
these mills contained 4,260 spindles and 105 looms
worked by 60 males and 45 females. A 3-story brick
mill was added in 1856 and the office building and
3-story mansard-roofed brick mill in 1869.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 41° 54.903′ N, 71° 54.686′ W. Marker is in Putnam, Connecticut, in Windham County. It is in the Putnam District. Marker is on Pomfret Street (Route 44), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Pomfret St, Putnam CT 06260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World War Memorial Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flood of 1955
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2018. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2018. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
