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Alvie Henson Mill
Mill No: Ks-50-01-AlvieHensonMill

State -

Kansas
County -

Labette Co.
Township -

Chetopa Twp.
Year -

1896
Water Source -

Neosho River, then electricity
 

The main mill is a 2.5 story brick and frame mill on a sandstone foundation.
The main mill is a 2.5 story brick and frame mill on a sandstone foundation.


Some of the later additions to the qriginal 1896 mill known as Alvie Henson Mill.
Some of the later additions to the qriginal 1896 mill known as Alvie Henson Mill.


Another view of the frame metal clad additions to the Alvie Henson Mill, in Chetopa, Kansas. *Update: It is presently being renovated for a Crafters Mart. Intended opening is the Summer of 2007. Alvie Henson invented the first pecan harvester, much appreciated in this area of pecan production. Paulette Thompson 01/13/2007*
Another view of the frame metal clad additions to the Alvie Henson Mill, in Chetopa, Kansas. *Update: It is presently being renovated for a Crafters Mart. Intended opening is the Summer of 2007. Alvie Henson invented the first pecan harvester, much appreciated in this area of pecan production. Paulette Thompson 01/13/2007*


Closeup of the front loading deck at the mill. The mill has been closed since 1993. Listed
Closeup of the front loading deck at the mill. The mill has been closed since 1993. Listed "For Sale" in 1996.


Alvie Henson Mill, an 1896 flour mill. Sandstone foundation, a brick 1st story, and frame 2nd and clerestory 3rd story. The various additions were necessary to keep pace with milling technology. The jagged roof lines speak to the fact that the additions were built a little at a time.
Alvie Henson Mill, an 1896 flour mill. Sandstone foundation, a brick 1st story, and frame 2nd and clerestory 3rd story. The various additions were necessary to keep pace with milling technology. The jagged roof lines speak to the fact that the additions were built a little at a time.




Directions: About 25-30 miles from the southeast corner of Kansas on US166 at the Neosho River, 1st St. and US166(Maple St.) in Chetopa, Ks.

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