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Garnavillo/Valley Mill
Mill No: Ia-22-03-Garnavillo-ValleyMill

State -

Iowa
County -

Clayton Co.
Township -

Garnavillo Twp.
Year -

1853
Water Source -

Buck Creek.
 

This 3.5 story, 45'X 55', limestone grist mill was a special treat when one had just spent about 45 minutes looking for it and almost dispaired of not finding said mill.
This 3.5 story, 45'X 55', limestone grist mill was a special treat when one had just spent about 45 minutes looking for it and almost dispaired of not finding said mill.


A handyman working on the brick adjacent house, which I can only surmise is the miller's house, was very helpful with information about and permission to look at the mill.
A handyman working on the brick adjacent house, which I can only surmise is the miller's house, was very helpful with information about and permission to look at the mill.


The northest corner of the mill contains the inlet arch of the millrace supplied from Buck Creek to power an undershot wheel, probably in basement. Depressions in the lawn area indicated the path of the old millrace.
The northest corner of the mill contains the inlet arch of the millrace supplied from Buck Creek to power an undershot wheel, probably in basement. Depressions in the lawn area indicated the path of the old millrace.


An interior picture on the 1st floor with the front of the mill to the right. The stairs going up to the 2nd floor are at center rear. The mill is non-operating as of September 2004, although somme efforts were evident of some restoration structually and general upkeep. Very good overall condition. A mill very reminiscent of eastern Pennsylvania mills in structure and size.
An interior picture on the 1st floor with the front of the mill to the right. The stairs going up to the 2nd floor are at center rear. The mill is non-operating as of September 2004, although somme efforts were evident of some restoration structually and general upkeep. Very good overall condition. A mill very reminiscent of eastern Pennsylvania mills in structure and size.


The west side of the mill where the main entrance was during operating years. Note the sign above door-Valley Mills. The mill is owned by Hardt Pioneer Farms. Address: Ivan C. Hardt, 2321 Meadowbrook,Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52403 Ph: 319-964-2729.
The west side of the mill where the main entrance was during operating years. Note the sign above door-Valley Mills. The mill is owned by Hardt Pioneer Farms. Address: Ivan C. Hardt, 2321 Meadowbrook,Cedar Rapids, Ia. 52403 Ph: 319-964-2729.




Directions: From US52 at the south edge of Garnavillo, turn left on Clayton St. which becomes CR23. After going about 0.7 miles from US52, go straight on 250th St. when CR23 bears sharply right. Follow this deadend road 1.5 miles to the end. The mill and a brick house(mill house?) are on the right.

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