Old Mill of Guilford Pumphouse #2
by Sandi OReilly
Title
Old Mill of Guilford Pumphouse #2
Artist
Sandi OReilly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photo was taken at the Old Mill of Guilford grist mill in Oak Ridge, NC. This structure is believed to be part of an old pump house and sits across Beaver Creek behind the Old Mill of Guilford.
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In 1767, before the colonists decided to seek independence from England, Daniel Dillon built a small tub mill in North Carolina on Beaver Creek, and went into business grinding grain for the early settlers. On February 10, 1781, during the Revolutionary War, British troops under General Cornwallis marched past the mill in pursuit of General Green who was encamped at Guilford Courthouse. Legend has it that British troops seized the mill to grind grain for the soldiers prior to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781.
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The original tub mill and dwelling on 175 acres was sold to Joel Sanders for $900 in 1808. In 1819, Sanders moved the mill 500 feet down stream and built a new dam across the creek, which increased the millpond to 10 acres. The new mill was designed as a merchant corn and wheat mill with an overshot wheel to replace the small tub mill.
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In 1913, the mill was purchased by K. L. Hendrix who later converted the mill to a roller mill and replaced the water wheel with a turbine. In 1932, state highway 68 was built between the dam and the mill. To keep the mill in operation, the long overhead wooden flume, which carried water from the dam to the mill, was replaced by a 26" diameter steel pipe which ran under the new road. Clarence E. Bailes purchased the mill in 1954. Bailes removed the roller mill machinery and replaced the turbine with a 24� x 4� Fitz overshot water wheel which still operates today.
In 1977, the mill was sold to the current owners who continue to operate the mill on a full-time basis.
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The mill produces all natural corn meals and grits along with a wide range of mixes including: sweet potato and oat bran muffin mixes, gingerbread, Scottish scones, Scottish shortbread, and heidesand cookie mix (a German shortbread).
The Old Mill of Guilford is a popular, scenic tourist attraction and has long been a favorite subject for artists and photographers. So, please make plans to stop by and visit. The Mill is located in Guilford County, North Carolina on Highway 68 N., 4 miles north of the Piedmont Triad International airport.
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Please contact me through FAA email with any questions you might have, glad to help. For purchases, you can view the options above. All rights reserved.
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ALL WATERMARKS ON THIS IMAGE WILL BE REMOVED WHEN PURCHASED. Thank you!!
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January 2nd, 2013
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Comments (69)
Darin Williams
This is a cool capture! I love the composition and the treatment you gave it with the vignette! l/f
Sandi OReilly
Anne, thank you very much for your wonderful comments, glad you like this!! Appreciate your Vote/Fave!! :)