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Gilreath's Mill

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Nearest city
  
Greer, South Carolina

NRHP Reference #
  
76001703

Area
  
2 ha

Built
  
1839 (1839)

Opened
  
1839

Added to NRHP
  
28 May 1976

Gilreath's Mill

Address
  
State Highway 101, Greer, SC 29651, USA

Similar
  
Greer Depot, Davenport House, Pelham Mill Park, Campbell's Covered Bridge, American Cigar Factory

Gilreath s mill


Gilreath's Mill (at times also known as Heller's Mill, Bruce's Mill, and Taylor's Mill) is located on South Carolina Highway 101, near the town of Greer, South Carolina. The two and a half story mill which sits on stone pillars was likely built ca1814, however, records can only confirm its existence as far back as 1839. It is one of the few remaining original mills that once provided staple foods and provided a place for rural residents to congregate.

The building, built by Joel Bruce, includes two gable-roof sheds that were added to the north end of the original building. The water wheel, which powered the mill, is located to the southwest of the building. The mill produced both cornmeal as well as flour.

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Gilreath's Mill Wikipedia