Half a mile north of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center is Mingus Mill. Built in 1886, this historic gristmill uses a water-powered turbine instead of a water wheel to power all of the machinery in the building. Water flows down a millrace to the mill. There is a working cast iron turbine. When it is open a miller demonstrates the process of grinding corn into cornmeal. Mingus Mill is temporarily closed for preservation and rehabilitation work.
7 Facts About Mingus Mill – Grist Mill in the Smoky Mountains Also read the fascinating history of Charles Mingus – Wikipedia.
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