Old Oxford Mill - Oxford, KS
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The Snowdog
N 37° 17.285 W 097° 09.675
14S E 662992 N 4128415
The Old Oxford Mill, constructed in 1874, has been restored - NE of Oxford, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WM14E3J
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
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The Old Oxford Mill was constructed in 1874 here on the west side of the Arkansas River. The supporting walls were built of limestone block to stand up to area flooding. A hand-dug millrace, paralleling the Arkansas River for three miles, supplied power to the four-story mill. Later, a dam was constructed to force more water through the millrace. During the Depression Era, the mill operation required more space and was moved up from the river to the street level. The old water-powered mill was used to generate power to the new mill buildings. Restoration of the mill was completed in 2000, and the mill is part of the school district's entrepreneurship program. The mill is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Admission Prices: Not listed
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