The Old Mill by tennesseecowgirl
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Description
This was taken in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
History:
In the early 1800's, a water-powered gristmill on the banks of the Little Pigeon River became one of the main hubs of activity in the small mountain community of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In those days, the mill faithfully produced the meals and flours that were crucial for the day-to-day existence of the Smokies' early settlers. In fact, The Old Mill even furnished electricity for the town until 1935.
One of The Old Mill's most distinctive features is the giant water wheel that harnesses the flow of the Little Pigeon River. Inside the structure, an antiquated yet reliable system of shafts, belts, and pulleys still gets the job done, working to turn the 4600-pound stones and grain elevators.
Weighing one ton each, the massive flint granite stones, called French Buhrs, are only the second set ever used in The Old Mill's 175-year history. When they're in action, the stones convert grain into about 1000 pounds of product each day, six days a week. Resident millers then hand-fill, weigh and tie each bag of stone ground grain.
Products ground at The Old Mill are used in many of the dishes at the Old Mill Restaurant including biscuits, corn bread, pancakes, hush puppies, muffins and grits. We also use our own grains for the homemade artisan style breads that are prepared each day at The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille.
The area's heritage is also being preserved through a variety of crafts that are practiced at the nearby shops of the Old Mill Square. Our Pigeon River Pottery has been home to pottery making for over forty years, and the best of time-tested recipes are prepared by our confectioners (with decades of experience among them) in the Old Mill Candy Kitchen. The entire Square is a working tribute to the Smokies' pioneer days.
Today, The Old Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and just as in the 19th century, it's still one of the most popular places in the Smokies and one of the most photographed mills in the country.
My daughter Jenna and her boyfriend Chris, are driving up tonight from Georgia, he just got back a bit ago from Haiti he is in the Air Force and his troop was sent there to give aid to the people there, I am looking forward to seeing them both and spending mothers day with them, I hope you all have a great mothers day and weekend.
And thanks to you all for your comments to Raskel's photo she is all smiles now.. lol
Raskel
Raskel
Comments (121)
dragonmuse
How beautiful :)
lior
A superb shot!
Hendesse
Fantastic image, wonderful colors and reflections. Looks superb!
coolcatcom
It's a real winner...lots of "cachet" and atmosphere.. beautiful capture.
kbrog
Wonderful capture! Love the rich colors in this, it really brings the old mill-house to life.
Shari123
What a gorgeous capture! I love the old mills! I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!!
rbowen
Very Beautiful!!
SIGMAWORLD
Wonderful place.
anitalee
beautiful
magnus073
This is an amazing photo of this classic old mill, I'm sure you'll do wonderful in that contest Lynell
wjames
Awesome picture!! i'm sure you will do well, good luck.
Chanter56
Great shot of this old mill. I took some of it in December when we were in pigeon forge and Walgreens messed them up soooo. We go there lots so another time and my digital camera :)
daggerwilldo
Really outstanding colors and POV. Nicely done
Tom42
Wow, that very excellent shot, My Friend
zoren
a lovely, peaceful setting, nice shot!
SheriffOrr
I'm happy to see that old mill again -- I sight not to missed in the Smokies !
bugatti
fine ...
emmecielle
Wonderful scene! The colours and the reflections are fantastic! :)
mgtcs
WOW.....This is a wonderful photo my dear friend, marvelous work!
sandra46
wonderful image!!!
wysiwig
So, you think your all special and cultured and stuff eh? Living out there with such beauty and history and all. Well out near me we have the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant, so there! {:-0 This is so gorgeous and I am getting jealous of your good fortune living there. The composition and lighting is outstanding with the tree, reflections and especially the flowers. I agree with Mike, if this doesn't kicj butt then you was robbed.
babuci
Amazing.
MOSKETON
GENIAL, ME ENCANTA..
moochagoo
A nice view and reflection :)
Blush
Beautiful photo sis I am like Michael hope you kick butt It's got to be a winner best of luck at the show... Sure wish I could go with you...love things like that A fav with me Hugs Your Ky sis Susan~
Sea_Dog
Stunning! Wonderful composition - should do well in the contest.
Osper
It's just Great!!!!
RG19
Outstanding photography and historical significance!!!
fluffykatt
That old rustic mill is beautiful. Great shot & I hope you win!!!!!!!
MagikUnicorn
LOVELY