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'''Boyd Mill Ruins''' is a property in ] that was listed on the ] in 1988. '''Boyd Mill Ruins''' is a property in ] that was listed on the ] in 1988. The mill was originally built in the early 19th century and was powered by the ]. It played a crucial role in the local economy, producing flour and cornmeal for area farmers for over 50 years. At its peak, it was one of about a dozen water-powered mills operating in Williamson County during the 19th century.


The mill was built in the early 19th century, powered by the ]. The mill was used to produce flour and corn mill for area farmers for more than 50 years. It was one of about a dozen water-powered mills in the county in the 19th century. Around 1900, the mill ceased operation, and was left to fall into ruins. The stone foundations and turbine pit are more intact than any other former mill buildings in the county, providing the best example of the importance of the milling industry within 19th century commerce.<ref name="mraWilliamson"/> The mill ceased operation around 1900 and subsequently fell into disrepair. Despite this, the stone foundations and turbine pit of the Boyd Mill remain more intact than those of any other former mill in the county, making it a valuable example of the milling industry's importance in 19th-century commerce.<ref name="mraWilliamson"/>


The W.A. Boyd farm was one of the larger farms/plantations in Williamson County before and after the ]. After the war, many of these were reduced in size, but the Boyd farm, which included the Boyd Mill had 528 acres.<ref name="mraWilliamson">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=64500624}} |title=Historic Resources of Williamson County (Partial Inventory of Historic and Architectural Properties), National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination |author=Thomason Associates and Tennessee Historical Commission The mill was part of the W.A. Boyd farm, which was one of the larger farms or plantations in Williamson County before and after the ]. Unlike many other farms that were reduced in size after the war, the Boyd farm remained substantial, encompassing 528 acres, including the Boyd Mill.<ref name="mraWilliamson">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=64500624}} |title=Historic Resources of Williamson County (Partial Inventory of Historic and Architectural Properties), National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination |author=Thomason Associates and Tennessee Historical Commission
|date=February 1988 |publisher=]|page=28}}</ref> |date=February 1988 |publisher=]|page=28}}</ref>


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United States historic place
Boyd Mill Ruins
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Boyd Mill Ruins
Boyd Mill Ruins is located in TennesseeBoyd Mill RuinsShow map of TennesseeBoyd Mill Ruins is located in the United StatesBoyd Mill RuinsShow map of the United States
LocationE bank of the West Harpeth River, 1/10 mi. S of Boxley Valley Rd. and Boyd Mill Pike, Franklin, Tennessee
Coordinates35°55′15″N 86°58′1″W / 35.92083°N 86.96694°W / 35.92083; -86.96694
Arealess than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Builtearly 19th century
MPSWilliamson County MRA
NRHP reference No.88000285
Significant dates
NRIS dates of significancec.1840, c.1900
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1988

Boyd Mill Ruins is a property in Franklin, Tennessee that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The mill was originally built in the early 19th century and was powered by the West Harpeth River. It played a crucial role in the local economy, producing flour and cornmeal for area farmers for over 50 years. At its peak, it was one of about a dozen water-powered mills operating in Williamson County during the 19th century.

The mill ceased operation around 1900 and subsequently fell into disrepair. Despite this, the stone foundations and turbine pit of the Boyd Mill remain more intact than those of any other former mill in the county, making it a valuable example of the milling industry's importance in 19th-century commerce.

The mill was part of the W.A. Boyd farm, which was one of the larger farms or plantations in Williamson County before and after the American Civil War. Unlike many other farms that were reduced in size after the war, the Boyd farm remained substantial, encompassing 528 acres, including the Boyd Mill.

The 157 acre Boyd-Wilson Farm, a century farm that is now also NRHP-listed, includes the Boyd Mill Ruins.

See also

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Thomason Associates and Tennessee Historical Commission (February 1988). "Historic Resources of Williamson County (Partial Inventory of Historic and Architectural Properties), National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination". National Park Service. p. 28.

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