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Hodgson Mill
Mill No: Mo-77-01-HodgsonMill


Official Mill Website:
www.hodgsonmill.com

State -

Missouri
County -

Ozark Co.
Township -

n/a
Year -

1837/1868/current-1882
Water Source -

Clear spring flows into Bryant Cr.
 

Alva Hodgson built the third mill on the site in 1882. The first mill was built in 1837. The second was built in 1861, but sucumbed to the rigors of the Civil War. The paddle wheel was functional for a while but was later replaced for power by a turbine.
Alva Hodgson built the third mill on the site in 1882. The first mill was built in 1837. The second was built in 1861, but sucumbed to the rigors of the Civil War. The paddle wheel was functional for a while but was later replaced for power by a turbine.


Hodgson teamed up with his brother George for a while and the mill prospered greatly. French buhrstones were imported to use for grinding the wheat and other grains. Most or the equipment is gone from the mill and it was operated in 1995 as a gift shop by Hervert Smith. Restoration is ongoing and a Living History village was being developed across Bryant Creek.
Hodgson teamed up with his brother George for a while and the mill prospered greatly. French buhrstones were imported to use for grinding the wheat and other grains. Most or the equipment is gone from the mill and it was operated in 1995 as a gift shop by Hervert Smith. Restoration is ongoing and a Living History village was being developed across Bryant Creek.


The mill did well long into the 20th century, and finally a new mill was built in nearby Gainesville to keep up with production orders. That too has since been sold along with the original Hodgson Mill name and logo to Siemer Milling Co. (IL-025-004). Hodgson Mill products are now produced by them in Gainesville and the Illinios Plant.
The mill did well long into the 20th century, and finally a new mill was built in nearby Gainesville to keep up with production orders. That too has since been sold along with the original Hodgson Mill name and logo to Siemer Milling Co. (IL-025-004). Hodgson Mill products are now produced by them in Gainesville and the Illinios Plant.




Directions: From Mo 160 0.5 miles east of Gainesville take Mo 181 north for about 15 miles give or take, to the mill on the left side of Mo 181 about 4 mlies past Zanoni.

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