C. H. Guenther Original 1859 Millstone -- San Antonio TX
N 29° 24.668 W 098° 29.741
14R E 548925 N 3253643
The original Guenther Millstone installed in 1859 at the Guenther House, in San Antonio TX
Waymark Code: WMXND5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/02/2018
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This original millstone was imported from France in 1859 by C. H. Guenther to grind flour for his new mill in San Antonio TX. It was in use until 1893, when it was replaced by millstones that were more suited to steam-powered milling operations.
A bronze plaque on the stone reads as follows:
"Original millstone used for grinding wheat from 1859 to 1893. Millstone was imported from France. It arrived in Indianola, Texas by ship, then moved by oxen wagon to San Antonio."
Type of mill: Water Mill
What did this millstone make?: Flour
Status of Stone: Public Display
Website containing relating information: [Web Link]
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