Mill Details

Whatley's Grist Mill

Lee Co. | Alabama | USA
Known Dates: u/k
Township: unavailable for listing
Watersource: Chewacla Creek.
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Whatley's Grist Mill

Located in Lee County. A more exact location unavailable for listing at owner's request.

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Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

Whatley's Grist Mill in Lee County. A more exact location unavailable, thus honoring the owners right to privacy.

Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

The driveway to the mill. The Chewacla Creek(pronounced with 'l' silent)is behind the mill with some old bridge approaches beside the newer bridge. *Update: Correction of Chewacla Creek spelling & other info. Susan Johnson Rudd 03/12/2011*

Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

Part of the mill complex set of structures.

Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

The original section of the mills two buildings, now converted into a residence.

Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

The falls of the Chewacla Creek at the mill. Water from the falls provided the raw energy to power either a turbine or a water wheel.

Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

A side creek entering the Chewacla Creek below the dam spillway. Please respect the private property of the owner and obey the "No Trespassing" signs.

Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

A set of mill stones from Whatley's mill now on display as entranceway ornaments at a nearby estate. The closest stone is the upper stone, crowned on the top and thicker. The farther stone id the nether-stone, fixed in place and thinner.

Whatley's Grist Mill
Jim Miller 03/11/2008

A peaceful setting in a tranqual glade is the location for Whatley's Grist Mill. May it remain as such for many more years.

 
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