Pigeon Forge TN The Old Mill Historic Gristmill Architecture Art
by Reid Callaway
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Pigeon Forge TN The Old Mill Historic Gristmill Architecture Art
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Reid Callaway
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Photograph - Photography
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Pigeon Forge TN The Old Mill....by Eid callaway
Historic Gristmill Architecture Art
The Pigeon Forge Mill, commonly called the Old Mill, is a historic gristmill in the U.S. city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Located along the West Fork of the Little Pigeon River, the mill complex currently consists of a millhouse, breastshot wheel, and milldam, all of which are operative. The mill is the only structure in Pigeon Forge listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Now a souvenir shop and restaurant, the Pigeon Forge Mill was once part of a small industrial complex established by local businessman Isaac Love (1783–1854) that included the iron forge for which the city was named. The mill was initially used to grind grain— mainly corn, wheat, and oats— for local farmers. During the U.S. Civil War (1861–1865), the mill powered several looms which produced cloth for the military. In the early 1900s, a generator was installed at the mill which provided electricity to the area until 1930. After the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park a few miles to the south in 1934, Pigeon Forge gradually evolved into a tourist boom town, and the mill became a popular stop for passing tourists.
The Pigeon Forge Mill is situated on the east bank of the West Fork of the Little Pigeon River, which flows down out of the Great Smoky Mountains to the south and passes through Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge before joining the Little Pigeon River proper in Sevierville a few miles downstream from the mill. The mill is accessible via Old Mill Avenue, which intersects US 441 near the center of Pigeon Forge. A small plaza of shops, known as the Old Mill Square, has developed in the mill's immediate vicinity.
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Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Pigeon Forge, TN for the purchase of my image, “The Pigeon Forge Mill” printed on a Shower Curtain! May this image be a Blessing to you and bring back wonderful memories for years to come! 10/14/2022
Reid Callaway
Thank you Kathi Isserman for featuring my artwork in our group... Showcasing The South! 1/13/2022
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Thank you Olga Vasileva for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 1/13/2022
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Tallahassee, FL for the purchase of my image, “The Pigeon Forge Mill” printed as a Women’s T-Shirt - Black! May this image and T-Shirt be a Blessing to you for years to come! 1/7/2022
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Helenwood, TN for the purchase of my image, “The Pigeon Forge Mill” printed as a Puzzle 20" x 28" (1,000 Pieces)! May this image and Puzzle be a Blessing to you for years to come! 12/2/2021
Reid Callaway
Thank you Johanna Hurmerinta for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 7/16/2021
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Findlay, OH for the purchase of my image, "Majestic Old Mill" as a 10" x 8.5" Glossy Canvas Print! May this image be a Blessing to you and the memory of Pigeon Forge be an outstanding one! 7/15/2021
Reid Callaway
Thank you Charlotte for your kind words and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 4/17/2021
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Canton, GA for the purchase of my image, "Majestic Old Mill" as a 8" x 7" Framed and Mated Print! Total Size:13.75" x 12.75" and on Luster Photo Paper! May this image be a Blessing to you and the memory of Pigeon Forge be an unforgettable one! 7/26/2020
Reid Callaway
Thank you to the buyer from Arab AL for the purchase of my image, “The Pigeon Forge Mill” printed on a Fleece Blanket (50” x 60“). May this image and Fleece Blanket be a Blessing to you for years to come! 7/18/2020
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Thank you Chuck De La Rosa for appreciating my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 8/7/2018
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Thank you Pat Turner for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 3/20/2018
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Thank you Dora Sofia Caputo for Featuring my artwork in our Group.... Glimpses of Autumn! 3/15/2018
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