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Cultural & Heritage Tour
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Hagood Mill, Pickens |
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Hagood
Mill, Pickens
Built in 1826, then rebuilt in
1845 by James Hagood, the mill utilizes the waters of Hagood Creek, a
tributary of the Twelve Mile River, to turn its 20-foot diameter wooden
wheel. In 1972, Hagood Mill was added to the National Register of Historic
Places. Hagood Mill is one of the oldest known gristmills in the state of
South Carolina that still produces grain products, and the only mill in
South Carolina that uses the original wheel components. The third Saturday
of each month, the millwright turns on a pump and the waters of Hagood
Creek once again spill over the waterwheel. In addition to the mill, there
is a heritage park that consists of a caretaker's cabin, gift shop, the
Murphree- Hollingsworth Log Cabin (circa 1790) and the Hagood Family Cabin
(circa 1825). Throughout the year, the mill is also the site of
heritage-based music festivals, traditional mountain crafts, and living
history presentations. Hagood Mill is an official site along the South
Carolina National Heritage Corridor. The mill is open the third Saturday
of each month from 10 AM - 4 PM, and is available for viewing every day of
the year by appointment. To get to the mill from Pickens - take Highway
178 North for 3 miles to Hagood Mill Road, turn left onto Hagood Mill
Road, and the mill is on the right. For more information and viewing
appointments, contact Pickens County Museum, 307 Johnson Street, Pickens,
SC 29671. (864) 898-5963.
picmus@co.pickens.sc.us
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Yoder's at Meece Mill, Pickens
This mill, built in the late 1800's, was originally known as Gravely Mill.
In its day, the mill was used as a hammer mill, a corn mill, and wheat
mill. When Bob Meece gained ownership, the mill became known as Meece
Mill. It was reconstructed by Mac Walker in 1930, and was in operation
until about 1964. Although Meece Mill no longer processes grits, flour or
meal, nearly all of the original equipment has been carefully preserved.
Today it is a family owned and operated business known as Yoder's at Meece
Mill. When open, in a placid creek side setting, they specialize in BBQ
and hot dogs served on homemade rolls as well as apple fritters, pecan
tarts and a variety of breads, cakes and cookies. There is also a Gift
Shop located on the premises. Yoder's at Meece Mill is open the third
Saturday of every month from 10 AM until 4:00 PM, which is the same day as
Hagood Mill. Groups of at least 10 or more are accepted for tours or
dining on other days by reservation only. To get to Yoder's from Pickens,
travel north on Highway 178 out of Pickens for 3 miles. Turn left onto
Gravely Road, and continue for about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Meece Mill
Road. The Mill will be about 1/4 mile on the right, at 1054 Meece Mill
Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
yodersatmeecemill@juno.com
(864) 878-2608.
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Golden Creek Mill, Easley |
Golden
Creek Mill, Easley
Joseph Woodal originally
built Golden Creek Mill in 1825. It was a wonderful example of the 19th
century mills that provided cornmeal, grits and flour. By the time the
Civil War broke out in 1861, the establishment of a neighborhood,
including this mill, known as O'Dell's, and a church known as Enon
were well underway. The mill on Golden Creek operated for over 110 years.
The water from Golden Creek was the only source of power ever used. Later
John Arial added a cotton gin and cotton press during his years of
ownership. George Hendricks became owner, and opened an ice plant … Many
people still remember the early ice cream made with the ice. In 1985,
Joyce and Leroy Stewart purchased land across the creek adjacent to the
old mill site, and built a replica of the earlier mill. The mill is an
official site along the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. To get
to the mill from Pickens - take Hwy. 8 into Easley, turn right onto
Highland Road (Hot Spot Convenience Store). Go about 1.6 miles to Enon
Church Road. Turn left on Enon Church Road. Look for the Golden Creek Mill
.3 of a mile on the right. 201 Enon Church Road, Easley, SC 29640-6915.
(864) 859-1958 (AM); (864) 843-6320 (PM)
goldencreek@msn.com
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Issaqueena Corn Mill, Central
Featuring a three-legged (Meadows-type) mill with a wooden hopper, Collins
Ole Towne utilizes a small mill that was used on large farms or small
plantations. At Collins Ole Towne you will also find an old country store,
barbershop, small sawmill, and schoolhouse. See listing under
"Museums" in this brochure for more information. Call for
appointment. From Central, take Hwy 93 toward Liberty. Go one mile. Look
for overhead railroad bridge on left. Turn left and cross bridge. Turn
right, and turn right again on first dirt road. 226 Lawton Road, Central,
SC 29630. (864) 639-2618
croycollins@juno.com
or
croypatcollins@aol.com
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For more information on gristmills in South Carolina,
visit www.SCmills.com
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