OLD GRIST MILL - DISTILLERY
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N 37° 38.853 W 085° 20.981
16S E 645589 N 4167992
The Old Grist Mill and Distillery at Maker's Mark Distilery.
Waymark Code: WM4VZE
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/03/2008
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OLD GRIST MILL - DISTILLERY
Formerly known as Burk's Mill and distellery. At the site of the present stillhouse, Charles Burks erected, September 1805, a waterpwered gristmill. The limestone walls of that early structure still stand, providing foundation support for the present stillhouse. Except during the time of prohibition, milling of grain has been continuous since 1805.
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OLD GRIST MILL - DISTILLERY
Charles Burks began a distilleryy operation, circa 1805-1815. In connection with family gristmill. It is located near the present stillhouse. Charles Burks died in 1831, and the distillery was in operation until then. In 1889, distilling was begun again by George R. Brks, a great-grandson. He erected present plant now known as Maker's Mark Distillery.
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Marker Name: OLD GRIST MILL - DISTILLERY
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number (for official markers): 1509
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Department of Highways
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