Forest Mills

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Forest Mills is located in Jasper County, Missouri. Not much of the old mill is left, but read on to learn more about this historic mill.

This is the original mill as it looked in the mid-1800's.
This is the original mill as it looked in the mid-1800’s.

The mill burned in 1906, and was rebuilt with more modern materials.

August 19, 1897

Low Water Affects The Mills.

The drought is affecting the mills in Jasper county more, even, than the yellow fever quarantine, but it only effects those operated by water power. The Cowgill & Hill Milling Co.’s mill is only able to run about half the time. McDaniel & Morrow are preparing the engine at their mill on Spring river. The mill will be run day and night as the engine is now in readiness. The Forest mills also have a scarcity of water and can only run part of the time.

This is the mill after it was rebuilt early this century. The picture is a copy of an old colored postcard.
This is the mill after it was rebuilt early this century. The picture is a copy of an old colored postcard.

 

Here's the mill after it had served it's usefulness, probably in the 1930's.
Here’s the mill after it had served it’s usefulness, probably in the 1930’s.

Forest Mill in the 90's

This is all that’s left of the mill today. The structure on the left is built of stone and probably dates to the original mill. The race is poured concrete, and was probably done when the mill was rebuilt.

Topographical map of the area.
Topographical map of the area.

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