Golden # 3 Sorghum Press - Doniphan, MO - Preserved Machines on Public Display on Waymarking.com

County of display: Ripley County
Location of display: Franklin St., S. side of Heritage Homestead, Doniphan
Donated by: Don Carson
Marker erected by: Doniphan Neighborhood Assistance Program

List of Golden's Cane Mills

Marker text:

GOLDEN #3 SORGHUM PRESS A horse or a mule walked in circles to power the mill which squeezed the juice from stalks of molasses cane. The cane was inserted large end first, the juice was run into a container and pressed stalks were discarded. The juice was then cooked in a large, flat pan and the result was sorghum molasses. During cooking, the froth was skimmed off the juice, giving the molasses a better taste and helping in its preservation. Early Ripley County settlers referred to the product as "long sweetening."

Type of Machine: Sorghum Press Year the machine was built: 1860s Year the machine was put on display: 1990 Is there online documentation for this machine: [Web Link]

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