History

Zeigler Grist Mill
  • 1807: Christopher Zeigler was listed as owning a grist mill
  • Latter half of 19th century: Grist mill converted into a saw and bone mill that ground these materials into fertilizers.
  • Mill's presence signaled nearby production of wheat, other grains
  • Ruins of part of the mill and water wheel enclosure are visible from the gravel road but a park sign indicating the exact location of the mill is currently not in position at this site
  • Listed in the Locational Atlas of Historic Sites