"THE MARTINTOWN GRIST MILL" -- Martintown
N 45° 09.271 W 074° 42.636
18T E 522747 N 5000156
Well preserved mill along the Raisin River. Great place for photographers.
Waymark Code: WM95RR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/03/2010
Views: 28
This mill was built in 1846 to replace part of a milling complex developed by Malcolm McMartin early in the century. Like similar operations throughout the province, the McMartin mills provided essential local services in an era of poor transportation. They served area residents by sawing timber, carding wool, fulling cloth and grinding grain. The mills and their associated tavern and store attracted tradesmen and residents, creating the village of Martintown. Malcolm McMartin's son Alexander, builder of this mill, became an influential local businessman, militia leader and politician. His grist mill survived in a market increasingly dominated by large competitors until it finally ceased operations in 1951.
Address or location of plaque: In Martintown, on Road 18 just east of the bridge on the south side.
Physical location of plaque: Village
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
A web-site for more details.: [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Well preserved mill is the highlight of this location.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: English only.
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