Atkinson's Old Grist Mill
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N 35° 40.063 W 078° 15.558
17S E 748075 N 3950555
Only remaining grist mill in Johnston County, North Carolina. Hwy NC-42, 0.3 miles west of NC-39. Continuous operation since 1757.
Waymark Code: WMG9F
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2006
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The same family operated this mill for 200 years, before selling it to the current owners. I visited with the owners and enjoyed hearing the history of the mill.
The original building survived (with additions) until it burned in 1950. A new mill was constructed on the same location, and this is the building which is in use, today. The original wooden dam was replaced with a concrete dam in 1930.
The public is welcome to visit. Product is available for sale. The owners maintain a very informative website with a pictorial history of the mill.
Directions: From US-70 in Clayton, NC, proceed easterly on NC-42 about 14 miles, to mill on left, just past Mary Atkinson Girl Scout Camp and the Little River bridge. From US-64 or US-264, exit onto NC-39, just east of Zebulon, NC. Go south about 11 miles to NC-42. Turn right and go about a half-mile to mill on right, just before the Little River bridge.