Ogeechee River Mill

Ogeechee River Mill in Sparta, GA.  The site was temporarily closed and I was unable to get closer and get better footage accept from above.

The Ogeechee River Mill has been in operation since 1847. Several renovations have taken place throughout the years. In 1949, the original mill was broken down and reconstructed on the other side of the river because previous placement tended to flood more frequently; you can still see the original foundation. The mill's dam has also been reconstructed and new equipment and machinery added. The mill has always been one of Warren County's landmarks, providing fresh ground corn meal and hush puppy mix sold commercially.

The dam that operates the mill is a beautiful sight to behold and the river both above and below the mill, inside the mill is a trove of grinding stones, pulleys and storage bins. The mill produces corn meal and a hush puppy mix.