Lexington Mill
Richland Co. | Ohio | USA
Watersource: Clear Fork Reservior fed by the Clear Fork River.
Lexington Mill
Lexington, Ohio is located about 10 miles SW of Mansfield. From Columbus, to the south, take I-71 north, then north on scenic Sh97, west on US42, then turn left on S. Mill St. and continue to 65 S. Mill St.
View of the Lexington Mill looking northwest. The origianl grain mill, 1900-1910, later became the Landmark Farm Bureau Mill. Three sides of the mill were sided with paver bricks in the 1940's,derived from Lexington' streets as they were converted to asphalt, a better use of the bricks than to just pave over them. Paving over would just result in a bumpy street eventually. This way, the mill walls became even more secure and fortified structurally.
The deck on the side of the mill facing the Clear Fork River and the B & O rails-to-trails (Richland Bike Trail).
The Clear Fork River as it flows behind the screen of trees along the bike trail at the mill.
The basement support beams of the mill measure about 18" square, necessary to hold up the tremendous weight of the grain bins on the the second floor above ground level.
The pictures shows part of the living room on the 1st floor and it's example of the massive timber structural support necessary to support great weight.
The photo shows the inside of on of the grain bins making up the 2nd floor of the mill. The bins measure 10'x 15'x 13' high, and are constructed of 2x4s laid flatwise for maximum strength. Note the marks showing the depth of the grain in the bin when filled to that mark.
The Eureka Standardized Reiceiving Separator, produced by S. Howe Co. in Silver Creek, New York.
The top of the Eureka Separator as seen from the top of the bins in the 3rd floor or attic section. The roof peak is 15' above the partial flooring here in the top of the mill.
Pulley system used to operate the separator. The mill continued to operate into 1973. Recntly, a portion of the mill entertained a youth center and coffee shop for the Youth for Christ Organization. At the present time, it is the residence of Daryl and Mary Adams. The mill is for sale as of the end of 2006. Check the website above for more mill photos and information concerning those possibly interested in purchasing the structure. The mill is presently zoned "Mixed Use" as residential/commercial use.
The grain distribution header used to distribute grain to any and each of the eight grain bins located on the second floor. The focal point of the header was located in the cupola above the main roof, grain being brought up to the header via a conveyor belt with attached bucket/cups.