Saturday, October 25, 2008

Town #5 Mansfield (visit #2)

Saturday, July 12, 2008
Gurleyville Grist Mill

Bob had stopped at the historical Gurleyville Grist Mill on bike rides, but I hadn’t. It is in original condition and has not needed to be restored. It is the only mill of its kind in Connecticut and was in operation from 1723 to 1959. For many years it was operated by the family of former governor Wilbur Cross, as he lived nearby. It was the wrong day of the week for going inside but it was very picturesque, with the Fenton River babbling by it. (Jan)

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