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.

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
Map
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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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