Mill Details

Safford Grist Mill

Lamoille Co. | Vermont | USA
Known Dates: 1866
Township: Morristown Twp.
Watersource: Lamoille River.
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Safford Grist Mill

This mill is located right beside the dam on W. Main Street-extended in the town of Morrisville, Vermont.




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Safford Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 10/25/2012

J. Safford & Sons Saw & Grist mill was built in 1866.

Safford Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 10/25/2012

The mill has four run of stones and has been operated by the present firm since 1853.

Safford Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 10/25/2012

The 1883-83 county directory shows J. Safford & Sons ( Hiram and Darius J. ) as props. of a grist mill and manufacturers and dealers in chair stock, dressed lumber, and house furnishings.

Safford Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 10/25/2012

The mill was sold in 1899 to Henry A. Slayton.

Safford Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 10/25/2012

GPS: 44D 33.69'N, 70D 36.09'W ele. 633'/193 meters Morrisville Quadrangle

 
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