By 1819, Benjamin Hagood was operating the first Hagood grist mill. A grist mill uses the power of water to grind grains into meal, flour and feed. The first mill is gone, but probably was located about one and a half miles from the present mill. James Hagood, the son of Benjamin, built the present Hagood Mill in 1826. This mill remained in operation until its closing in1960. The mill was given to the Pickens County Historical Society in 1972, and was then added to the National Historic Register. The mill was reconstructed in the early 1970s and the water wheel contains as much of the original wheel as was possible. Inside, much of the original milling mechanism remains. The mill is presently open and operating the third Saturday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Hwy 178, Pickens South Carolina
Telephone
864-898-5963
Other History nearby:
(Greenville) 16th SC Volunteers Confederate Museum
(Anderson) Anderson County Museum
(Flat Rock) Carl Sandburg Home Nat'l Historic Site
(Greenville) Confederate Museum
(Brevard) Cradle of Forestry Nat'l Historic Site
(Westminster) England's General Merchandise Museum
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02/22 Coming to The Pickens area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Celebrate Clayton Clayton GA April27-28 Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
Indie South Fair Athens GA May4 The event includes musical performances, DJs, food carts, workshops, kids' crafting and a vintage market.
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