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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Murray's Mill Historic site


There are places that you can't get out of your mind. One of those places for me is Murray's Mill. A grist mill has been operated here since 1863. The first time I visited here, there was a one-lane bridge that a car could barely fit through, and a timber-road. Since then, it has become a tourist attraction - a little. Still it has a nice feel to it. Very peaceful and beautiful.

I've never written specifically about Murray's mill - but the location has been in the Sharyn Howard Mysteries, Peggy Lee Garden Mysteries, and now in Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade Mysteries. Who know where it will end up next!

http://www.catawbahistory.org/historic_murrays_mill.php 


All streams lead to the mill.
This picture doesn't do the wheel justice. It's huge - the building is that much bigger.
The one-lane bridge I mentioned. It's closed to cars now.
The water wheel.
Photo's by Joyce Lavene
www.joyceandjimlavene.com
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  1. fermentumJanuary 31, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    Interesting. I will put it on my list of "local" things to check out!

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