Bale Gist State Historic Park - St Helena, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 38° 32.410 W 122° 30.634
10S E 542654 N 4265863
A state park in Napa County.
Waymark Code: WMRAHC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 4

"Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park is a California state park located in Napa County between St. Helena and Calistoga. The park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846 is one of only two water-driven mills remaining west of the Mississippi River." (visit link)
Park Type: Day use

Activities:
Hiking


Park Fees:
0


Background:
The mill was established in 1846 by Dr. Edward Turner Bale on property in Rancho Carne Humana land grant. Bale lived near the site until his death in 1849.


Link to Park: [Web Link]

Date Established?: Not listed

Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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