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Topaz Grist Mill
Mill No: Mo-34-03-TopazGristMill

State -

Missouri
County -

Douglas Co.
Township -

n/a
Year -

u/k
Water Source -

Spring fed trib. of N. Fork White River
 

Frame 15'x25' stone foundationed mill 2.5 stories tall. Crystal clear spring water powers the turbine roller mill which is situated in a pleasant wooded valley. A little hamlet of two houses, a general store and the mill make up the community. The area is private property and visitors are
Frame 15'x25' stone foundationed mill 2.5 stories tall. Crystal clear spring water powers the turbine roller mill which is situated in a pleasant wooded valley. A little hamlet of two houses, a general store and the mill make up the community. The area is private property and visitors are "semi-welcome". Pictures can be taken from the road but visitors should respect the property rights of the owners.


Some of the store is visible left side of pic. Headrace is in tip-top condition directing the spring flow into the turbine behind the mill. The shaft from the turbine protrudes upward into the gearhouse where the direction of power is tranferred horizontally into the mill to be used to power mill equipment.
Some of the store is visible left side of pic. Headrace is in tip-top condition directing the spring flow into the turbine behind the mill. The shaft from the turbine protrudes upward into the gearhouse where the direction of power is tranferred horizontally into the mill to be used to power mill equipment.


The road that is in front of the mill is county route
The road that is in front of the mill is county route "E". Redbud tree is just beginning to bloom along the headrace. Best photo oportunity is likly AM.




Directions: SR 181 south of Cabool,take a right onto SR 76,Then a left onto route "E". "E" is a good summer dirt road but can be muddy and slippery in inclement weather. Continue on "E" for about 4 miles to mill.`




 

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