Whatley's Grist Mill
Lee Co. | Alabama | USA
Watersource: Chewacla Creek.
Whatley's Grist Mill
Located in Lee County. A more exact location unavailable for listing at owner's request.
Whatley's Grist Mill in Lee County. A more exact location unavailable, thus honoring the owners right to privacy.
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*
Part of the mill complex set of structures.
The original section of the mills two buildings, now converted into a residence.
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.
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.
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.
A peaceful setting in a tranqual glade is the location for Whatley's Grist Mill. May it remain as such for many more years.