Mills

Franklin Creek Grist Mill & Interpretive Center

4-story reconstructed 1847 grist mill. 4-ton waterwheel, powers pulleys, and gears to turn mill stones to grind corn like 1800’s milling equipment on display. 43 panels from native Illinois trees, timber frame structure and power equipment models.

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Getting There & Details

Admission: Donations appreciated
Hours: Thur - Sun: noon-4pm.
Address: 1893 Twist Rd.
Phone: 815-456-2718
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.essex1.com/people/fcpac
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Route 38 in Franklin Grove, north on Daysville Rd., 2 blocks to Old Mill Rd., then left. Follow signs for 2 1/2 mi to Twist Rd. Right on Twist Rd. Located on left about 1/4 mi.Wheelchair Accessible Facility

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