Beginning
in the mid 1800s, this mill was a vital part of the community.
The
original mill used an overshot wheel. However, when we restored
the mill in 1979, we converted it to a breast wheel which spills
the water over the wheel at mid-point.
This
was done in order to be able to first use the fresh, cold
spring
water to raise Rainbow Trout for the fishout
and restaurant.
On
the milling floor are several artifacts from the 1800's and
1900's.
Outside the mill you will find gears and pulleys left
from the era when a small sawmill was powered by the waterwheel.
