Old Mill of Guiford Grinding Gear

by Sandi OReilly

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Old Mill of Guiford Grinding Gear

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Sandi OReilly

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Photograph - Photography

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This photo was taken at the Old Mill of Guilford in Oak Ridge, NC. It was sitting propped up against the original front porch of the mill. Covered with the rust of time, I decided to shoot this image to remind us of a time when corn, wheat and other grains was stone ground for our food needs. This is one of my favorite places to visit and look for interesting historical items to photograph. Texture and artwork were used with this image.
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The Old Mill of Guilford was founded in North Carolina on Beaver Creek in 1767 to grind grain for the early settlers of what is now Guilford County. Today, the mill continues to produce all-natural, stone-ground, whole grain foods, just as it has for over 240 years.

On February 10, 1781, during the Revolutionary War, British troops under General Cornwallis marched past the mill in pursuit of General Greene 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.

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. 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. 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. Old Mill Inc. was sold to Charles Parnell of Bailes Old Mill, LTD., in 1977. Mr Parnell renovated the mill which had suffered from its two years of disuse and resumed its operation as a water-powered grist mill in keeping with its over 200 year tradition. n 2008, Alice and Darrell Klug purchased the Old Mill of Guilford from Mrs. Parnell�s brothers, Hans and Alfred Brandt. Annie Laura Perdue remained the miller. Volunteers from the community assist in running the mill.

The mill now operates as it once used to with many all natural new ground mixes being added and stands as a great tourist attraction

The Mill produces all natural corn meal, grits and flour.

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.

Photography by Sandi O'Reilly, All Rights Reserved and Copyrighted. ALL FAA WATERMARKS ARE REMOVED AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, Thank you!

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June 16th, 2013

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