Falls Mill
Fall Mills is a historic textile factory in Belvidere, Tennessee, U.S.. It was built in 1873.[2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 23, 1972.
Falls Mill | |
Falls Mill in 2015 | |
Nearest city | Belvidere, Tennessee |
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Coordinates | 35°5′54″N 86°15′41″W |
Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
Built | 1873 |
NRHP reference No. | 72001240[1] |
Added to NRHP | February 23, 1972 |
The mill is now a museum that is also known as the Museum of Power and Industry at Falls Mill.[3] Displays include antique machinery, historic photos, mill stones, broom-making equipment, a printing press, and a dog-powered butter churn. There is a weaving exhibit room with hand looms, spinning wheels and a collection of 19th-century power looms and wool carding machines.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Finch, Jackie Sheckler (2009). Tennessee: Off the Beaten Path: A Guide to Unique Places. Guilford, Connecticut: GPP Travel. p. 141. ISBN 9780762750573. OCLC 244418089.
- "Falls Mill". fallsmill.com. Retrieved July 21, 2016.
External links
- Falls Mill - official site
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