Adams Mill / Oxbow
Adams Mill is a grist mill built by John Adams in 1845. The mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is located near Cutler, Indiana. The mill produced various grades of flour for 100 years, ceasing commercial operation in 1951. The construction is a fine example of post and beam construction with hand-hewn timbers fastened with wooden pegs. The wood is all locally grown oak, walnut and poplar.
The mill museum features various period hand tools and implements used in the various professions of the 1800’s. In addition transportation wagons of the day can be viewed. The history of the mill includes being used as a U.S. Post Office, schoolhouse, and Masonic Lodge. Oxbow refers to the shape of the land encompassed by the bend in the Wildcat Creek that provided the diverted water supply for the operation on Adams Mill. The adjacent restored covered bridge provides an added bonus to your visit. The grounds provide picnic areas for public use. Various events are held each summer at the Adams Mill site.
The mill is open on weekends between mid-April and mid-October, see their website for more details. www.adams-mill.org
