John Cable Grist Mill by tennesseecowgirl
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Description
The John Cable Grist Mill, constructed in 1868. This is one of 70 historic structures in Cades Cove which is a part of the Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee
In Cades Cove there were few sources of power which the frontiersman knew how to harness. One of those power sources was the water wheel such as drove the early grist mills. Cable Mill is one of those. When John Cable built his mill at the west end of Cades Cove, it was surrounded only by his fields. Like most farmers with gristmills, Cable's milling was a part-time job. Although the mill was open for business on specific days, customers who came at other times could ring a large bell near the mill when they wanted to call John Cable from his fields.
The Smoky Mountains Natural History Association keeps Cable Mill running in Cades Cove to teach the Smoky Mountain visitor a little about life in the 1800's. The mill is still operated April-October.
Thanks to you all for your comments to my photo below..
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Comments (76)
J5ive
Thats a beautiful shot!
mbz2662
Beautiful ~ Interesting bit of history as well :)
anitalee
Wonderful shot
brycek
Beautiful capture and history!!
bmac62
A grist mill to add to your ever growing collection of barns, mills and more. Always fun to see you spring some new-old building on us. Very nicely composed:)
dadon72
Beautiful colors, textures and compo... nicely done!
kbrog
Beautiful POV and capture!
ragouc
Very good shot.
clbsmiley
Nice view and info!! Thanks :)
aureagle
Excellent shot my friend!!! v. lovely place and so clean-n-clear lovely place!!! :) :) :)
decie
beautiful old mill and nice capture of it.
flavia49
excellent capture!!
Dreamingbee
such an wonderful mill
Faemike55
Great photo and wonderful history! do the visitors still have to ring the bell?
carlx
Wonderful capture!!!
jendellas
I love seeing the history from other places. I find it fascinating, would love to take a look inside!!!!!
unstart
What a lovely old mill...a beautiful shot, Lynell!!
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PRECIOSA IMAGEN..
BertDes
Excellent capture.
DMWVCS
LOVE this!!! It has been ungodly cold here in Michigan, too!!! David
Miska7
Very nice information! Great capture.
0rest4wicked
A classic, love the awning above the door
shadownet
It's great to see such history preserved. Helps to put things in time in their proper perspective.
qrud
A perfect point.
magnus073
This is such a classic looking shot Lynell, so well done. Thanks so much for the detailed history to help bring it to life even more.
drifterlee
Beautiful. LIke a painting!
mermaid
look at all that amazing colors on the wood, such a fine shot Lynell!
mgtcs
Fantastic shot my friend, wonderful place and excellent description! 10+
Blush
Awesome capture sis Temps finally hit 40 toay Felt like springtime.... A longing for Cades Cove now:) Hugs Susan~
ocoee53
A fantastic photo! I have seen all the other structures in Cades Cove, but I never took the time to walk over to this one. Now that I know what I missed, I'll have to put that on my to do list.