Lander in Fremont County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Lander's Mill

1888

— Lander's Mill —

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2016

1. Lander's Mill Marker

Inscription. By 1887-88 the farmers were pushing for a local flour mill and went as far as putting up some of their own money to entice someone to take on the project. At that time, wheat was grown in abundance but little was sold except as chicken feed. J. D. Woodruff took up the offer, invested some of his own money, and soon had a mill up and running— and producing flour.

Erected by Fremont County Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 42° 49.939′ N, 108° 43.668′ W. Marker is in Lander, Wyoming, in Fremont County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 287) near South First Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Main Street, Lander WY 82520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lander Valley Historical Sites (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); IOOF Building - Golden Rule Store (about 400 feet away); Palace Pharmacy, Albany Hotel, US Post Office (about 500 feet away); Main Street (about 500 feet away); Lander Hotel (about 700 feet

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away); Bossert Building (about 700 feet away); Fremont Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lander.

Also see . . . Lander's Mill - Fremont County Museum. Scroll down the page and consult the Lander Walking Tour map, clicking on the item of interest.
The first source of power for milling was water. A wooden flume carried water to the wheel, but the water would freeze in the winter. (Submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2016

2. Lander's Mill Marker

The marker is on the door on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.