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Agriculture in Warren County - Mills

Agriculture in Warren County - Mills

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01-01-1997

Grist and sawmills, located along streams, were generally the first industries to form in a newly settled area. Mills were important because they provided a valuable service to the community. Early se..

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Grist and sawmills, located along streams, were generally the first industries to form in a newly settled area. Mills were important because they provided a valuable service to the community. Early settlers relied on the local miller to grind corn and wheat and saw wood.
Skaggs Mill at Lost River, ca. 1900-1915. As one of the first industries established in an early settlement, mills were important because they provided vital services to the community.

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