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Wilburn Mill shot 10/29/16 Currently closed to the pulic and posted no trespassing and is For Sale.
In 1823, the mill and general store were the heart of the Fall River community in the Clear Creek Valley; and as they prospered, two churches were added and then a school, blacksmith shop, tannery, timber sawmill, sorghum mill and a cemetery as the peaceful valley grew. For the next 130 years, the mill, general store and the home place served many needs. In 1862, at the beginning of the Civil War, the Union Army raided through middle Tennessee and following a "scorched earth" policy, they burned the mill to the ground. Fortunately, the mill owner and his family's lives were spared; but it was a devastating blow to the very peaceful and prosperous Clear Creek Valley. The lives of many of the Valley?s folk were shattered, but as soon as the war ended, 1865, they went to work rebuilding the once proud Fall River community that embodied the true pioneer spirit of the times. In 1862, at the beginning of the Civil War, the Union Army raided through middle Tennessee and following a "scorched earth" policy, they burned the mill to the ground. Fortunately, the mill owner and his family's lives were spared; but it was a devastating blow to the very peaceful and prosperous Clear Creek Valley. The lives of many of the Valley?s folk were shattered, but as soon as the war ended, 1865, they went to work rebuilding the once proud Fall River community that embodied the true pioneer spirit of the times. Take a 200-year walk back in time to the early 1800?s as you stroll around the historic water-powered mill at Fall River. Above the great waterfalls, you can hear the faint voices of the mule drivers and creaking wagon wheels early in the morning as they arrive with their heavy loads of wheat and corn and line up for what will be a long day at the mill. But these early pioneers are happy to be here, to meet their neighbors, trade stories, get up-to-date on local happenings and shop for necessities at the general store as they await the grinding of what will be their survival food for the coming winter. In 1914, G. T. Wilburn (the second generation of current owners) took over the management of the mill and the general store. Under his guidance and stewardship the mills? productivity grew. His ingenious ability to adapt paired with his acclaimed knowledge of how to grind the best wheat and corn products brought regional fame to the mill. It also brought new customers from a fifty-mile radius as the Henry Ford automobile and truck ownership grew. The water wheel provided the internal engine source. The Clear Creek falls and water wheel generated the energy for the water driven mill. They built a dam across the Clear Creek at the head of the bluffs creating a large thirty-acre millpond that would allow the mill to operate 24/7 even when the creek was low during drought seasons. Fall River was once again on the rise and its success helped revitalize and stabilize the Clear Creek Valley for the next 50 years. In 1924, G.T. and his wife Florence bought out the other family members and dedicated their lives to the Fall River community and its? pursuit of peaceful progress through hard work and exemplary neighbor morals. G.T. and Florence Wilburn raised three sons, Lloyd, Clyde and James, as they succeeded and the Fall River community flourished. A row of Case Roller Mills, steel rollers ground finer flour than stone ground. 1956 - The G. T. Wilburn and Son's mill closed its' operations entirely and G. T.continued to operate the G.T. Wilburn and Son Grocery Store. * 1974 - G.T. passed away and his oldest son Lloyd took over the operation of the Grocery Store and ran it until 2000, then it was shuttered. * 1983 - Florence Wilburn passed away. * 1984 - Present: The property has been preserved but has remained inactive. The G.T. Wilburn home place sits within 150 yards of the mill. Infor here courtesy of following website: millpictures.com/mills.php?millid=4283&mill=Wilburn-M...
Wilburn Mill shot 10/29/16 Currently closed to the pulic and posted no trespassing and is For Sale.
In 1823, the mill and general store were the heart of the Fall River community in the Clear Creek Valley; and as they prospered, two churches were added and then a school, blacksmith shop, tannery, timber sawmill, sorghum mill and a cemetery as the peaceful valley grew. For the next 130 years, the mill, general store and the home place served many needs. In 1862, at the beginning of the Civil War, the Union Army raided through middle Tennessee and following a "scorched earth" policy, they burned the mill to the ground. Fortunately, the mill owner and his family's lives were spared; but it was a devastating blow to the very peaceful and prosperous Clear Creek Valley. The lives of many of the Valley?s folk were shattered, but as soon as the war ended, 1865, they went to work rebuilding the once proud Fall River community that embodied the true pioneer spirit of the times. In 1862, at the beginning of the Civil War, the Union Army raided through middle Tennessee and following a "scorched earth" policy, they burned the mill to the ground. Fortunately, the mill owner and his family's lives were spared; but it was a devastating blow to the very peaceful and prosperous Clear Creek Valley. The lives of many of the Valley?s folk were shattered, but as soon as the war ended, 1865, they went to work rebuilding the once proud Fall River community that embodied the true pioneer spirit of the times. Take a 200-year walk back in time to the early 1800?s as you stroll around the historic water-powered mill at Fall River. Above the great waterfalls, you can hear the faint voices of the mule drivers and creaking wagon wheels early in the morning as they arrive with their heavy loads of wheat and corn and line up for what will be a long day at the mill. But these early pioneers are happy to be here, to meet their neighbors, trade stories, get up-to-date on local happenings and shop for necessities at the general store as they await the grinding of what will be their survival food for the coming winter. In 1914, G. T. Wilburn (the second generation of current owners) took over the management of the mill and the general store. Under his guidance and stewardship the mills? productivity grew. His ingenious ability to adapt paired with his acclaimed knowledge of how to grind the best wheat and corn products brought regional fame to the mill. It also brought new customers from a fifty-mile radius as the Henry Ford automobile and truck ownership grew. The water wheel provided the internal engine source. The Clear Creek falls and water wheel generated the energy for the water driven mill. They built a dam across the Clear Creek at the head of the bluffs creating a large thirty-acre millpond that would allow the mill to operate 24/7 even when the creek was low during drought seasons. Fall River was once again on the rise and its success helped revitalize and stabilize the Clear Creek Valley for the next 50 years. In 1924, G.T. and his wife Florence bought out the other family members and dedicated their lives to the Fall River community and its? pursuit of peaceful progress through hard work and exemplary neighbor morals. G.T. and Florence Wilburn raised three sons, Lloyd, Clyde and James, as they succeeded and the Fall River community flourished. A row of Case Roller Mills, steel rollers ground finer flour than stone ground. 1956 - The G. T. Wilburn and Son's mill closed its' operations entirely and G. T.continued to operate the G.T. Wilburn and Son Grocery Store. * 1974 - G.T. passed away and his oldest son Lloyd took over the operation of the Grocery Store and ran it until 2000, then it was shuttered. * 1983 - Florence Wilburn passed away. * 1984 - Present: The property has been preserved but has remained inactive. The G.T. Wilburn home place sits within 150 yards of the mill. Infor here courtesy of following website: millpictures.com/mills.php?millid=4283&mill=Wilburn-M...