Wye Mill

In 1671 a gristmill was built on the Wye River on the Eastern Shore. Over 300 years later, there is still a mill operating on the site, making it the oldest commercial enterprise in Queen Anne's or Talbot Counties. It was used as a boundary marker between counties in 1706 and supplied the Continental Army with flour. It switched between many different private owners throughout its history, was bought by the state in 1953, and deeded to The Society for the Preservation of Maryland in 1956. Completely restored it is still a functioning mill today using the traditional stone grinding technique. Water from a nearby lake is brought in by an underground culvert to power the mill's ten-foot waterwheel. The water then flows into the Wye River. The flour and cornmeal produced at the mill is sold to help support its maintenance. There is a demonstration on how the mill works the first and third Sunday of every month.

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Wye Grist Mill and Museum pamphlets