Picture of Likins-Whinrey Mill, built in 1860, moved to this location in 1870, operated intil 1930, and demolished in the 1990's after the roof had collapsed several years before. More photos available to view at the web site listed above of the Likins-Whinery Mill.

The Sac River behind the mill site. *UPDATE: The mill, which was being used as a hay barn by the horse breeder owner, collapsed Several years ago and must have been torn down soon after, as it was in severe disrepair. Jim Viebrock 03/10/05*

Whinrey Mill while in use. Lewis and Tom Whinrey are in the photo.

The mill was described as a large wooden mill by a large steel truss bridge in 1990. One can only hope that the mill wasn't torn down just to provide better access to the area so that the new concrete bridge could be built.

The sign installed by Greene County indicates that the mill was built in 1866 according to the historical research. *Update: Mill owner's son was J.H. Whinrey in the late 1800's. Nancy J. Howard, great granddaughter of J.H. WHinery 15/15/2008* More info needed on this mill.

Picture of the interior the summer just prior to demolition of the mill. The roof was in bad shape.

The wooden box that contains the set of grindstones, the upper and the nether stone.

A view of the turbine shaft coupling with the turbine below and the control rod on the left. *Update: Mill was built by James Harralson's slaves who also operated it as a grist and saw mill. It ceased being a saw mill when Wm. Likins purchased it prior to Civil War. It survived the war because the family secured a contract to provide flour and feed to federal troops stationed around Springfield. Then it was moved and enlarged after the war, to increase power and install the roller system. By 1880, it was one of Greene County's most lucrative mills, doing both custom milling and selling its own flour. Overall, it served as the foundation for the Likins and Whinrey families to develop a network of grist mills across southwestern Missouri and into Arkansas. The jewel in the crown was the large brick mill in Ash Grove. This mill was destroyed by an arsonist after the current owner had allowed it to fall into extreme disrepair. Both parties should be ashamed. Kerry McGrath 05/26/2009*

Looking to the north towards the mill now removed since the mid-1990's. *UPDATE: The mill was built in 1866, then moved to this location and rebuilt in 1870. It produced flour, ground feed and also processed lumber up into the 1930's, before becoming idle. 02/21/05 G. Tyler*