Gilman Park
N 42° 12.056 W 097° 31.345
14T E 621985 N 4673142
Gilman Park is a 50 acre park in Pierce, and includes an extensive and beautiful arboretum.
Waymark Code: WMPGW
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2006
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Once the site of first flour mill in Pierce County, flour from here was marketed under the "Golden Cresent" brand. The Pierce Mill was destroyed by fire in 1908, rebuilt, the mill dam was destroyed by flood in 1924.
Flour milling was and important pioneer industry in Nebraska. The mill ponds also provided recreation including fishing, swimming, and ice skating.
Small mills processed locally grown grain, provided jobs, and brought customers to patronize the stores of the hometown merchants.
Marker Name: Gilman Park
City: yes
Roadside: no
Other: no
Web Address if available:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post Pictures:
1. Close up of historical marker
2. Picture of surrounding area (would prefer to have the marker in the picture also). Thanks!