First Grist Mill in Weber County
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This Plaque, placed by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, is mounted on a concrete wall at remnants of the first grist mill installed in Weber County.
Waymark Code: WMJNEM
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.
Marker Name: First Grist Mill in Weber County
Marker Type: Roadside
County: Weber
City: Ogden
Group Responsible for Placement: Daughters of Utah Pioneers
Date Dedicated: 1948
Marker Number: 113
Addtional Information: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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