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Special Event
Event
Historic Boxley Grist Mill Tour
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 35.988080, -93.399640
The parking area is located on Hwy. 43 about 1 mile north of the Hwy. 21/43 intersection. Watch for the program sign at the driveway of a tan-colored stone house.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Living History
Talk
Description
Travel back in time in Boxley Valley Historic District to tour one of the earliest examples of industry in the Buffalo River Valley! The historic Boxley Grist Mill was constructed in 1869 to serve a growing agricultural community. The mill, which was fully operational until 1951, is preserved through a partnership between the Gorgas Science Foundation and the National Park Service. Join a park ranger for a tour through the mill!
The parking area is located on Hwy. 43 about 1 mile north of the Hwy. 21/43 intersection. Watch for the program sign at the driveway of a tan-colored stone house.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Space limited to 15 participants. Please register by emailing Ranger Lauren at lauren_ray@nps.gov. Include how many people are in your party.
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Photo: T. Fondriest/NPS