John Cable Grist Mill by tennesseecowgirl

Photography • Historical • posted on Jan 14, 2010

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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)

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sandra46

5:37PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

WONDERFUL PLACE GREAT CAPTURE

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npauling

7:06PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

Beautiful colouring in this lovely capture. A great looking old mill. Enjoy your walk in your 'warm' weather.

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goodoleboy

7:34PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

Vivid colors and textures in this shot of the antiquated mill and environs, Lynell. I bet it was nice and quiet there while you were composing this image.

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eekdog Online Now!

7:42PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

you have always such informative history with your great shots lynell, great capture here also.

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annie5

7:49PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

Magnificent photo and capture, very sharp! :)

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KataPan

8:15PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

Very traditional. Nice capture!

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bangonthedrums

8:17PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

this is one of your very best, hon, and that's saying a lot! show me around there sometime...? xo

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hipps13

10:37PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

anxious to see what maybe you might write a journal sure is a sweet gift brings in a lot of thought wonderful capture warm hugs smile, Linda

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Minda

11:50PM | Thu, 14 January 2010

beautiful photo and great capture lynell..

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praep

12:32AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

Beautiful old building.

whaleman

12:43AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

The very name "Smoky Mountains" conjures up a myriad of images in my head for a place I have never seen, but your photo fits right in with my imagination! Hope the walking date went well!

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wysiwig

12:43AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

I'll bet old John would be surprised to see it still standing. Quite a legacy. I wonder if he still has family in the area? Excellent shot and composition.

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Hendesse

1:01AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

Excellent and very beautiful shot. Fantastic details and colors!

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capelito

2:42AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

Wonderful shot. Great photo!

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cece7894

4:51AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

Beautiful historic Capture Lynell. Cece

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Isabelle711

6:32AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

Love the history and the excellent capture. :)) Thank you for sharing both with us. :)) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))

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flora-crassella

9:06AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

a very nice place! Wonderful picture!!!!

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danapommet

9:07AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

Outstanding capture. Americana at its finest. Thank you for sharing this areas history. Dana

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lucindawind

9:19AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

a really lovely capture!

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mickeyrony

9:40AM | Fri, 15 January 2010

A page of your history my Beautiful. Superb catch of sight. and thank you beaucouop to show us your goodnesses for your corner of country. Cheer still ((5++)) Une page de votre histoire ma Belle . Superbe prise de vue . et merci beaucouop de nous démontrer tes bontées pour ton coin de pays . Bravo encore ((5++))

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