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The Jenkins County Times
Wednesday, October 18, 2023- Page 11
The Ogeechee River and the rice trade
While investigating the Ogeechee in
the past few months, I stumbled across a
place called, "The Ogeechee River Mill. "
This mill is located in Hancock County
(Warrenton, Ga.) and was built in 1872.
This beautiful water powered mill is still
operational and mostly unchanged.
The original mill, built in 1872 was
relcocated and built on the site across the
river after flooding damaged the original
structure in 1932. The mill still operates,
however I am not sure what days of the
week it is in operation. It was not running
the day of my recent visit.
I knew a man that was bom in Warrenton,
Ga. And he would play at the old mill as a
child with his childhood friend and country
artist, Brenda Lee. "She was just "one of
the boys" at that time", he stated. Of course
now, she was a well known country singer.
Her records
are still played
today on some
country radio
stations world
wide.
He said, "at
one time, the old
mill would ran
on a daily basis
and the surrounding area was very busy
with horse and buggy or old tracks picking
up their share of com meal.
As you can see in the picture, the dam that
operates the mill has been reconstructed
and provides fresh ground com meal and
hush puppy mix for the surrounding areas.
I have to say, the dam is a beautiful sight to
see. As you look, you will see the river both
above and below the mill. The inside still
has a trove of grinding stones and pully's,
along with storage bins for goods.
I suggest that you take a day trip to the
town of Warrenton and visit this historic
place of interest. It's located at 262
Reynolds Road, Warrenton, Georgia 30828.
You will be glad you did!
Happy trails!
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FARM
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Jenkins County Farm Bureau will hold its Member Appreciaiton Day/Annual Meeting.
All members are invited to stop by for a bag lunch.
Thursday/ October 26/ 2023
11:00am - 1:00pm
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