Mingus Mill Mingus Creek Trail, Cherokee, NC 28719
About the Business
Mingus Mill is a historic gristmill located at Mingus Creek Trail in Cherokee, North Carolina, United States. The mill, built in 1886, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the past, using a water-powered turbine to operate all machinery within the building. Mingus Mill is currently closed for preservation and rehabilitation work.
In the Oconaluftee area, visitors can also explore the Mountain Farm Museum, a collection of historic log buildings that have been preserved on a single site. The museum includes a log farmhouse, barn, apple house, springhouse, smokehouse, and a working blacksmith shop. These structures offer a glimpse into the life of families living in the Smokies over a century ago.
Adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, the Mountain Farm Museum showcases historic gardening and agricultural practices, as well as livestock. Visitors can purchase a self-guided tour booklet to learn more about the history and buildings of the museum, complete with historical photographs and illustrations.
Proceeds from purchases at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's official online store, operated by the nonprofit Smokies Life, are donated to educational, scientific, and historical projects within the park. Explore the rich history and natural beauty of the Smokies at Mingus Mill and the Mountain Farm Museum.
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"There are so many places you have to see. And one of them Mingus Mill. Fresh and clean as a nature!"
"I have grown up visiting Mingus Mill. A very much still working grist mill located just outside of Cherokee, NC. The beautiful creek runs down the mountain and into troughs and into the power that is the muscle of this beautiful piece of history. Today, my oldest daughter and I watched 6 moose walk by as we left."
"Very nice place to stop and view. Amazing what people did before electricity."
"Loved this place. Old grinding mill from 1800s. Cut the water flow from a small creek upper area and made a water trough for water to feed the mill. Great place for picture taken."
"The Mingus Mill display is really nice. The mill building is a short walk from the parking area. The 1886 building has been restored but unfortunately was not open for us to enter on the day we visited. The wooden water chute is interesting to see. There is also a very clean restrooms building at the parking area. A nice stop on a beautiful road."
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