In January 2005 I paid a long overdue visit to an old mill that resides just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. Yates Mill dates back 200 years and has recently been restored to its original condition.

yates mill

This mill was a daily site during my tenure in Wake County. I had often made a mental note to stop and photograph this location on many occasions.

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Yates Mill was actually water-powered and produced lumber, wheat, corn, and wool during the 1800's. The cascading waterfall is a beautiful site. Fortunately, I was able to get within close enough distance to photograph the falls in their rushing splendor.

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If you would like to see additional pictures of this mill and learn about its long history, check out the links below.

References and more...

National Park Service Website
Wake County Website