Record #:

8765

Author(s):

Jackson, L.A.

Abstract:

At one time there were seventy gristmills operating in Wake County. Yates Mill, built around 1756, is the last one in existence. Jackson traces the ownership of the mill, which ceased operation in 1953. Although the mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, it seemed destined to follow the other sixty-nine into oblivion. Through the efforts of local preservationists the mills was restored and now stands as the centerpiece of the Historic Yates Mill County Park.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 74 Issue 11, Apr 2007, p78-80, 82, 84-85, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Historic buildings--Wake County; Gristmills--Wake County

Record #:

16686

Author(s):

Lea, Diane

Abstract:

From 1756 until the 1950s, Yates Mill, Wake County's only surviving water-powered gristmill, filled an important social and economic function for the area.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 7 Issue 4, Apr 2006, p52-60, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gristmills--Wake County