York Mill
by Ben Prepelka
Title
York Mill
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
Sgt. Alvin C. York returned from World War I a hero, becoming one of America's most celebrated soldiers. He arrived in Pall Mall, Tennessee, to a massive ceremony lead by Governor A.H. Roberts. After a hero's welcome, the Rotary Club pledged to assist York, paying for a new home in the Pall Mall area. Here in the Wolf River Valley the York newlyweds enjoyed 400 acres where York's great-great grandfather, Old Coonrod Pile, once owned a thousand acres.
In time, York established a general store and post office across the street from his home. In 1943, York bought a grist mill on a big curve of the Wolf River across the road from his home. Built in the 1880s, the two story grist mill rests on stacked rock columns, producing power from a large submerged water turbine. The home, general store and mill are part of a state historic park and the mill is open for self-guided tours.
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November 4th, 2017
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Comments (12)
Holly April Harris
Gorgeous photo - love that reflection! Congratulations! I am very pleased to feature your image in the Appalachia America group. It is a fantastic addition to the group! Please add it to the “2022 Fourth Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area for a permanent record of your feature. Thank you! 11/23/22
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Don Columbus
Congratulations Ben, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2019 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L/Tweet!
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations! Your excellent photograph has been featured on the homepage of the Showcasing The South group. L
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.