Aberdeen Mayors' Park Millstone - Aberdeen, NC, USA
Posted by: NCDaywalker
N 35° 07.979 W 079° 25.657
17S E 643255 N 3888921
In downtown Aberdeen, the Mayors' Park has a large millstone from an old area mill. The large stone is at the center of the compass rose walkway.
Waymark Code: WMVJTW
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2017
Views: 2
Located in the area many years ago, there were several grist mills for making flour and meal. Agriculture and later railroads helped the area to prosper. With the railroads, industry followed. With more people in the area, the farmers and millers made more money for better lifestyle.
Type of mill: Water Mill
What did this millstone make?: Flour and meal
Status of Stone: Public Display
Website containing relating information: Not listed
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