To me this photo almost looks like it could have been taken 100+ years ago. I can almost imagine 2 pioneer children playing at the mill just as my own kids did on this visit. Cornmeal was available for purchase....you can see bags of meal in the background of this photo.
The following quoted from the www.nps.gov website....
Mingus Mill
A half-mile north of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center is Mingus Mill. Built in 1886, this historic grist mill uses a water-powered turbine instead of a water wheel to power all of the machinery in the building. Located at its original site, Mingus Mill stands as a tribute to the test of time. Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily mid-March through mid-November. Also, open Thanksgiving weekend.
Highlights:
* Water flows down a millrace to the mill.
* A working cast iron turbine.
* A miller demonstrates the process of grinding corn into cornmeal.
* Cornmeal and other mill-related items are available for purchase at the mill.
5 comments:
Sounds like a fun place to explore! I love the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We used to go there every summer when I was growing up.
What a couple of cuties...having a great time, I think!
love the pic of the cute kids enjoying themselves!
Look at those adorable golden haired children...the mill is nice too, but it got upstaged.
the kids are back!
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