Saturday, September 11, 2010

Cornishville Mill

The photo is of the Old Mill at Cornishville, Kentucky. Built in the mid-19th century, the Old Mill ground wheat and flour for area farmers. The finished product was often stored in the mill's granary until it was withdrawn, a few bags as a time, by the farmer or his family.

(Photo appeared in the "Mercer's Magazine" with permission of Special Collections and Digital Programs, University Kentucky.)



"The Renovation of Cornishville Mill in 1940" submitted by Kandi Prather Adkinson

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