Champion Water Powered Mill # 43
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Biker Ozzy
N 40° 28.242 W 101° 45.078
14T E 266756 N 4483638
Historical Marker at Champion Mill State Historical Park
Waymark Code: WM4FFT
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2008
Views: 32
Marker reads as follows
CHAMPION WATER-POWERED MILL
Champion, on the Frenchman River, is the site of probably the oldest functioning water-powered mill in Nebraska. Preliminary construction on the mill was begun in the fall of 1886. The work was completed and the mill placed in operation by late 1888. The original mill burned in the early 1890's, but was soon rebuilt. It has remained in use since that time.
The construction of flour mills reflected Chase County's transition from ranching to farming. Dominated by ranching in its early years, the county saw a heavy influx of farmers after 1885. The construction of mills symbolized the new dominance of farming.
Chase County was formally organized in 1886. Imperial remained the county seat through three elections, although Champion sought support because of its advantageous location on the Frenchman River.
Chase County was named for Champion S. Chase, Nebraska's first Attorney-General. Originally known as Hamilton, the town of Champion was renamed in honor of the same Champion S. Chase in 1887.
Chase County Historical Society
Historical Land Mark Council
Champion Mill State Historical Park, Champion
Chase County
Marker 43
Marker Name: Champion Water Powered Mill # 43
City: no
Roadside: no
Other: yes
Web Address if available:: Not listed
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