Located near the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, North Carolina, Mingus Mill is an operational grist mill built in 1886. It uses a water-powered turbine instead of a water wheel to power all of the milling machinery.
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Thanks David for the reblog!
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All three photos are excellent, and I like the last one the best.
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Thanks Hien, seeing the water run down the aqueduct was fascinating. The miller had to come out every 30 minutes to clear fallen leaves.
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Great images Sam. I wonder if the people who built those supports also invented the game Jenga ? 🙂
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Indeed, a few misplaced logs and the whole rig tumbles! 😄
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You are taking me down memory lane with your wonderful images from Smoky Mountains National Park. It is my favorite park!
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