Chattanooga Plow Company Cane Mill - Fair Grove, Missouri
N 37° 22.945 W 093° 09.107
15S E 486562 N 4137307
This cane mill is fixed to a pedestal in the open. It can be found in the parking lot between the town's old town square and the historic cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMHWZJ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/21/2013
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Fair Grove is a town whose history is on public display throughout its older areas. One of those areas surrounds its old mill; the other is located next to the town's historic square. This piece of equipment is located near the latter.
The Chattanooga Plow Company was eventually bought out by International Harvester. The age of this mill was estimated based on various photos found on the internet.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: process sugar and other types of canes
Approximate age: Late 19th Century
Manufacturer and model: Chattanooga Plow Company
Still in Use?: No
Location:
Next to gazebo in Fair Grove's District Park
Fee for Access: no
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