Grimes Grist Mill / Iriquois Hunt Club
Fayette Co. | Kentucky | USA
Watersource: Boone Creek, a tributary of the Kentucky River.
Grimes Grist Mill / Iriquois Hunt Club
From Lexington, go south on US 25 about 11 miles to a junction with Grimes Mill Road, turn left/east and go 1.6 mles to 7520 Grimes Mill R0ad. The mill will be on the right.
The mill was built in 1803 by Phillip Grimes, who settled on the mill seat and dammed Boone Creek in 1800. Historical importance 1800-1824. Historic Function: Domestic,Industry/Processing/Extraction. Historic Sub-function: Manufacturing Facility, Single Dwelling.
The mill was an instant success with farmers coming to the mill from near and far to have their grain and corn ground. GPS: 37° 55'05"N, 84° 20'45"W 709' elevation
A malt house and distillery were built soon after, another draw for farmers to the mill. Grimes Whiskey was as famous as his flour and meal for many years.
The old mill was purchased by the Iriquois Hunt Club in 1928; and, the mill was remodeled into it's headquarters and clubhouse, with kennels, stables and a huntsman's house (the old miller's House) across the road. The stables and kennels shown in the photo.
The stone miller's house, across the road on the knoll, was built by Grimes in 1813. The Iroquois Hunt was founded in 1880 by General Roger D. Williams. It was named for Iroquois, the first American horse to win the English Derby.
The Old Mill, featuring a full kithen and bar, hosts club parties like the annual Hunt Ball held on the first Saturday in November. Many members reserve dates at the mill for private parties like wedding receptions, luncheons or charity fundraisers.