Boyd Mill Ruins

Boyd Mill Ruins is a property in Franklin, Tennessee that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Boyd Mill Ruins
Boyd Mill Ruins
LocationE bank of the West Harpeth River, 1/10 mi. S of Boxley Valley Rd. and Boyd Mill Pike, Franklin, Tennessee
Coordinates35°55′15″N 86°58′1″W
Arealess than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Builtearly 19th century
MPSWilliamson County MRA[1]
NRHP reference No.88000285 [2]
Significant dates
NRIS dates of significancec.1840, c.1900
Added to NRHPApril 13, 1988

The mill was built in the early 19th century, powered by the West Harpeth River. The mill was used to produce flour and corn mill for area farmers for more than 50 years. It was one of about a dozen water-powered mills in the county in the 19th century. Around 1900, the mill ceased operation, and was left to fall into ruins. The stone foundations and turbine pit are more intact than any other former mill buildings in the county, providing the best example of the importance of the milling industry within 19th century commerce.[1]

The W.A. Boyd farm was one of the larger farms/plantations in Williamson County before and after the American Civil War. After the war, many of these were reduced in size, but the Boyd farm, which included the Boyd Mill had 528 acres.[1]

The 157 acre Boyd-Wilson Farm, a century farm that is now also NRHP-listed, includes the Boyd Mill Ruins.

See also

References
  1. Thomason Associates and Tennessee Historical Commission (February 1988). "Historic Resources of Williamson County (Partial Inventory of Historic and Architectural Properties), National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination". National Park Service. p. 28.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.


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