Sheldon Gristmill millstone - Sloughhouse CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member sbcamper
N 38° 29.710 W 121° 11.461
10S E 657755 N 4262307
The Sheldon gristmill was part of the Omochumnes Land Grant. The owner Jared Sheldon was killed by squatters in 1851. The stone was used to mark his grave at the pioneer cemetery, not far from the site.
Waymark Code: WMX5H3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Use of a horizontal stone was found to be more effective. As stated on the marker, it was brought from Mexico by oxcart. Corn was the most likely product ground. Water from a tributary of the Cosumnes River was the power source. Deer Creek area is still a rich farmland.
Hops were grown nearby for forty or more years.
Type of mill: Water Mill

What did this millstone make?: corn

Status of Stone: Public Display

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