Bray's Mill
Miller Co. | Missouri | USA
Watersource: Trib. Tavern Creek.
Bray's Mill
Located 3.7 miles east of Iberia, Mo. on Mo 42, then left on the first gravel road to the left after crossing over Kenser Creek. Go for 0.4 miles on Cr 42-54 A24 to junction with Bray's Mill Road. The mill is at the junction.
The mill is a 2.5 story wooden frame structure in very good condition. The 30' plus X 45' building has been transformed into a residence and possibly Bed & Breakfast. The Iberia Fall Festival is held here in September each fall.
A closeup of the wooden water wheel attached to the mill structure through the stone wall , ensuring stability for the power supply of the mill.
Old store a few hundred yards uphill on the Bray's Mill Road as it winds uphill back to Mo 42. Several other homes and a couple old barns, including the old mill, make up the remnent of the old community of Brays.
Photo of the working portion of the mill, with the penstock supplying water to power the wheel, and then the mill. Although no equipment remains except the wheel, the exterior looks like a an authentic mill. The owner in 1994 was Ike Smith. He could be contacted at: Mrs. Marjorie Handley, Bray's Mill, Rt. 1, Box 876, Iberia, Mo. 65486. phone: 314-793-6086. Call 24 hours ahead to view the mill, at least the inside features.