April 1, 2008 - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Part 3

Just outside of Cherokee is Mingus Mill, off this stream:

The mill from the path:

About the mill:

A closer look outside:

Inside they were milling flour:

Outside the creek was running with more water than the mill could use:

The flour and corn meal milled here was for sale:

It was closing time so we moved outside.  Here is how the water goes to the mill:

Another view:

Another nice day in the national park.  We took the "fast route" of US19 back to our campsite.

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