Old Rock Mill
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JacobBarlow
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This building, erected in 1849-1850 by Willard Richards, was the first grist mill to serve the community....
Waymark Code: WM26PE
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2007
Views: 33
This building, erected in 1849-1850 by Willard Richards, was the first grist mill to serve the community. Rock and lumber came from the nearby canyon. James Leithead and Reuben Broadbent were the workmen. After the death of Dr. Richards, his brother, Franklin D. owned the mill. Later it was equipped as a power station to furnish electricity for the town; also served as an ice house. Many people have lived in this structure, presently known as Heidelberg Rock Farm.
Marker Name: Old Rock Mill
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
700 Rockmill Lane
County: Davis
City: Farmington
Group Responsible for Placement: DUP
Date Dedicated: 2005
Marker Number: 308
Web link(s) for additional information:
http://history.utah.gov/apps/markers/detailed_results.php?markerid=1221
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