First Grist Mill in Weber County
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N 41° 14.540 W 111° 56.878
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The first grist mill in Weber County was built in 1850 by the first mayor of Ogden.
Waymark Code: WMJNEQ
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 12/08/2013
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Daughters of Utah Pioneers
No. 113
Erected 1948
First Grist Mill in Weber County
This flour mill was built in the fall of 1850 by Lorin Farr, first mayor of Ogden, and continued to operate till 1862. There was a 30x40 foot two story building of lumber and rock. The grain was ground by the use of burrs several of which were set up.
Weber County Company.
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