The Ogeechee River Mill, Hancock County, Georgia
In an obscure location about eight miles west of Warrenton, Georgia (oh, you never heard of Warrenton?) stands the Ogeechee River Grist Mill, one of the state's most beautiful old mills.
The first mill at this location was built in 1847 on the other side of the river, but was rebuilt on its present site in 1933 to avoid flooding. The original wooden dam was replaced by a concrete dam at that time.
The mill is unusually beautiful and well-preserved, and is very much in business with a number of clients for its products. It's a good idea to call well in advance to arrange a tour, because the mill is located on a working cattle farm and owners Missy Garner and her son Alex Broward are busy people. Call them at 706-464-2195 or 706-831-1432 and leave a message if you don't get an answer. The cost of the tour is $10 for adults; school children get in free. I assure you that you will get your money's worth.
Millstones at the Ogeechee River Mill
Southern-style grits are a specialty, and if the mill isn't grinding grits when you visit, you can buy a bag or two at the IGA grocery store in Warrenton.
(Adapted from my book Backroads and Byways of Georgia. Both pictures made with an Olympus OM-D EM-5 Micro 4/3s digital camera and a Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 zoom lens.)
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