Van Winkle's Mill Site

USA / Arkansas / Hindsville / Highway 12, 21392
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Historic remnants of a mill complex listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

Built: c. 1850
Areas of significance: Archeology; Commerce; European Ethnic Heritage; Black Ethnic Heritage; Industry
Area: 126 acres
Date added to NRHP: 11/15/2007
Notes: Peter M. Van Winkle, an American-born entrepreneur of Dutch ancestry, operated a series of grist and sawmills on this site between about 1850 and 1890. Dispersed throughout the site are the foundation remnants of the Van Winkle's home, the mills, a blacksmith's shop, and worker/slave quarters. Although no structures remain standing, there are walking trails and informational signs throughout the site, which is open to the public.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Winkle's_Mill_Site
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Coordinates:   36°17'9"N   93°54'4"W
This article was last modified 9 years ago