Historical MarkerBrandon Mill, Old
Brandon · Hill County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5217003693
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Marker Inscription
One of earliest grist mills in Hill County. Built (1868) by Dr. Jas. T. Harrington, who also founded town of Brandon. Corn meal, basic to settlers' diet, was ground here. Dr. Harrington built a dam on White Rock Creek near here as a water source for power in the millhouse. His grist mill served a wide area for nearly 50 years. A grist mill was a primary need in every early community. Where bread could be made, settlements thrived. A good water supply and a grist mill were essential to a successful town. Today only stone foundations of Old Brandon Mill remain.
About this site
Brandon Mill, Old is a historical marker in Brandon, Hill County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 104 historical markers documented in Hill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 199 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0455, -96.9611 near Brandon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Edens Family (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Brandon, Hammel's Branch, and Walling Family.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5217003693. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
