The Mingus Grist Mill #1

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Highlights • Mingus Mill- an historic Grist mill built in 1886 that's... more

by Cindy Tiefenbrunn

Title

The Mingus Grist Mill #1

Artist

Cindy Tiefenbrunn

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Photograph - Digital

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This information is found on their website. http://langenberghats.com/
Highlights • Mingus Mill- an historic "Grist" mill built in 1886 that's still functional today  • Rehabilitated by the National Park Service in 1968 • Watch as the water powered, cast iron turbine churns corn into cornmeal by the "miller" • Cornmeal and other mill-related items can be found for sale in the mill house • Walk the path along the "millrace" as the water races towards the historic mill  • Family-friendly atmosphere with easy access • Nice place for wildflowers in the spring & summer monthsThe Local ScoopMingus Mill is a conveniently located piece of Smoky Mountain history just off of U.S. highway 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  We recommend this stop to the entire family.  Take the short stroll from the very large parking area along Mingus Creek to where the mill sits.  The fairly large building is powered by the water that rushes into the "millrace" from a diversion upstream.  The path leads all the way to where this diversion occurs.  As you walk up the millrace you'll notice how the wooden planks that makeup the siding have remained firmly in place over the years, considering it was built in 1886.... that's a long time. Although it was rehabilitated in 1968 by the National Park service, it is still an impressive sight to see.  
Stop in the mill house to chat with a local volunteer or "miller" that can tell you even more about the history of this place.  You can even purchase mill-related items like actual cornmeal.  The mill was used to make cornmeal as well as wheat flour that supplied the small community located near Mingus Creek with food.
There are bathrooms located near the parking area for your convenience.  Even if you pull into Mingus Mill for a stretch or an emergency bathroom break, this location has you covered.  Hours of operation are from 9 am -5 pm (mid-March thru mid-November) and Mingus Mill is also open Thanksgiving

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October 18th, 2013