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of General Green who was encamped at Guilford Courthouse.
Legend has it that British troops
seized the mill to grind grain for
the soldiers prior to the Battle of
Guilford Courthouse on March
15, 1781.

routes to take in and out of the
Hickory Nut Gorge. Some of
the routs offer sweeping turns
though canopies of trees while
on other routs include turns
so tight you can see your own
license plate!

The original tub mill and dwelling on 175 acres was sold to Joel
Sanders for $900 in 1808. In
1819, Sanders moved the mill
500 feet down stream and built a
new dam across the creek, which
increased the millpond to 10
acres. The new mill was designed
as a merchant corn and wheat
mill with an overshot wheel to
replace the small tub mill.

The Pavilion is set up for large
groups, so between the amazing
drive and the awesome menu The
Old Riverside Pavilion makes a
great place for your next group
meeting. And if you decide to
make a weekend of it their is plenty
of lodging up and down the road.

In 1913, the mill was purchased
by K. L. Hendrix who later
converted the mill to a roller mill
and replaced the water wheel
with a turbine. In 1932, state
highway 68 was built between
the dam and the mill. To keep
the mill in operation, the long
overhead wooden flume, which
carried water from the dam to
the mill, was replaced by a 26”
diameter steel pipe which ran
under the new road. Clarence
E. Bailes purchased the mill in
1954. Bailes removed the roller
mill machinery and replaced
the turbine with a 24’ x 4’ Fitz
overshot water wheel which still
operates today.
Old Mill of Guilford
1340 NC 68 North
Oak Ridge, NC 27310
Open daily from 9am to 5pm
336-643-4783
www.oldmillofguilford.com

The $50 hamburger? Well, after
you gas your ride, stop at a few of
the shops or communities on your
way, enjoy a few beverages and
finish your lunch... it’s about $50.
Open year around in Lake Lure
you can stop in early for breakfast
and load up on some country
ham or french toast before you
tame the miles of twisties that
surround you or drop by for
dinner after a long day exploring
all the area has to offer.
Old Riverside Pavilion
3105 Memorial Hwy
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-2200
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