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Diversion Channel II / Millrace

Located in the Druid Hills area, “The Falls” is also the site of Durand Farm and the historic Durand Mill and dirt dam, circa 1830. The 130-foot dam was built to divert Peavine Creek to power the mill. Although the mill is long since gone, the dirt dam and channel dynamited from the rock to create the millrace remains, along with other remnants. In 1864, Durand Farm was one of the sites involved in the Civil War Battle of Atlanta.

 

Courtesy of Google Translate (blame or credit as needed): Situado en la zona de Druid Hills, "The Falls" es también el sitio de la Granja Durand y el histórico Durand Mill y la suciedad presa, circa 1830. El 130-pie dique fue construido para desviar Peavine Creek para alimentar el molino. Aunque la fábrica se ha ido desde hace mucho tiempo, la suciedad y la presa de canal dinamitaron la roca para crear la Millrace sigue siendo, junto con otros restos. En 1864, Durand Granja fue uno de los sitios involucrados en la Guerra Civil, Batalla de Atlanta.

 

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Uploaded on September 21, 2008
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