Rice Grist Mill
by Ben Prepelka
Title
Rice Grist Mill
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Ben Prepelka
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The Rice Grist Mill, located in Norris Dam State Park, was originally constructed in 1798 along Lost Creek. The mill, used as a sawmill, a grist mill, cotton gin, a trip hammer, and later to supply electricity to the mill and residence, stayed in the Rice family for four generations.
The mill continued to operate until 1935 when the TVA purchased the land. The entire area would be flooded once the Norris Dam was completed. The Tennessee Valley Authority spared the mill by dismantling it and then raising the building on its present location.
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March 12th, 2020
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Comments (22)
David Neace 24 Days Ago
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists
Nieves Egelkraut
Great on substance. Artist notes is pretty informative. I like the inclusion of that water on the foreground. Technically strong.
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous landscape photograph of the historic Rice Grist Mill, with great autumn colors, Ben! F/L
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Pinterest Board - Images That Excite You!
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