History of Weddle’s Mill And Other Old Mills Located Near Doylesville on Muddy Creek In Madison County, Kentucky

Download or read book History of Weddle’s Mill And Other Old Mills Located Near Doylesville on Muddy Creek In Madison County, Kentucky written by Harry G. Enoch and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-12-28 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Weddle operated a gristmill on Muddy Creek from the early to mid-1800s. The mill stood about two miles from the Kentucky River, near the road from Richmond to Jackson's Ferry. The establishment played a prominent role in the local community for nearly a century. The gristmill produced flour and cornmeal for nearby farmers, as well as for a distillery, and a stagecoach stop brought travelers by the tavern to sample the house whiskey. The mill was a county landmark until it was destroyed by a fire in 1971. Several concerns operated at the site at various times, including Douglas' Mill, Weddle's Mill, Walden's Distillery, Ogg's Mill and Griggs' Mill. Cassius Marcellus Clay, that most colorful member of Kentucky's most illustrious family, owned the mill for sixteen years. 54 pp.