Wise Mill / Bridgeton Mill - Parke Co. Indiana

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Wise Mill / Bridgeton Mill
Mill No: In-61-01-WiseMill-BridgetonMill

Official Mill Website:
www.bridgetonmill.com

State -	Indiana
County -	Parke Co.
Township -	n/a
Year -	1823, rebuilt 1870
Water Source -	Big Raccoon Creek

Pictures by: Jim Miller 10/1982 - The 3.5 story frame 35

Picture: Jim Miller 10/1982 The 3.5 story frame 35"X 45' mill rests on a stone foundation. The 1823 mill burned in 1869 and was rebuilt in 1870. The roller mill process, more efficient, was introduced in the 1880's. It was water-powered until 1951, when a dust explosion knocked out the water-powered mechanisms and the mill converted to electricity.

In 1982, the mill was being operated intermitantly, using the 48" buhrs that were installed in 1970, a year after feed milling operations ceased. The building was largely eaten up by termites; thus, three years were spent salvaging the building before restoration could begin. The Wise family mill is famous for three generations for their stone ground corn meal and whole grain flours. Over 20 products are produced and sold at the mill-all stone ground. This is a major stopping place on the Parke County Covered Bridge Tour annual clebration in October.

Pictures by: Jim Miller 10/1982 - The Bridgeton Covered Bridge spans the Big Raccoon Creek on Old Cr 107 next to the Wise Mill. Built in 1868 by reknown Indiana bridge builder J. J. Daniels, the 245' span is of a double Burr Arch construction. It is # 14-61-14 in the World Guide to Covered Bridges. The dam is 225' wide and 9' high.

Picture: Jim Miller 10/1982 The Bridgeton Covered Bridge spans the Big Raccoon Creek on Old Cr 107 next to the Wise Mill. Built in 1868 by reknown Indiana bridge builder J. J. Daniels, the 245' span is of a double Burr Arch construction. It is # 14-61-14 in the World Guide to Covered Bridges. The dam is 225' wide and 9' high.

Directions: Travel east of Terre Haute, Indiana about 17 miles on US 40 to Knightsville. Turn left and go north on In 59 for about 10 miles, turning left on Cr 14. Turn left momentarily on Cr 47, then right on Cr 96. Follow Cr 96 to Cr 20. Take Cr 20 west(left) into Bridgeton. At junc. with Cr 107, cut off onto the old Cr 107 when you see the covered bridge and mill on the left.

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