"THE COLDWATER MILL - 1833" - Coldwater - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

This Mill first operate in 1833 and is still the Coldwater Grain and Feed Mill today. It has a teahouse that operates daily with a pleasant view over the Coldwater River.



Text on the Plaque:

THE COLDWATER MILL
1833

In 1830 Indians of the surrounding region were gathered on a reserve along a newly opened road connecting The Narrows (Orillia) and Coldwater. The superintendent, Capt. Thomas Gummersal Anderson and a band of of Ojibwa under Chief Aisance, settled in Coldwater. Land-hungry settlers influenced the government to move the Indians to Rama and Beausoleil Island 1838-39. This grist-mill, financed with Indian funds, was constructed by Stephen Chapman, JACOB GILL and others in 1833. The mill was sold to George Copeland in 1849 and has been in operation for over 125 years.

Address or location of plaque: Mill Street, Coldwater Physical location of plaque: Town "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] A web-site for more details.: [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Yes, the Mill is still standing and operational. This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Structure' Condition of sign: Good Is this a bilingual sign?: No ! What is the second/third language?: Not listed

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