National Register of Historic Places

Greer Mill

Alton, Oregon County, Missouri
Listed
January 26, 2006
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05001551

About this property

Greer Mill, also known as Greer Roller Mill, is a historic grist mill located near Alton, Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1899, and is a 2 1/2-story, rectangular, frame mill building on a sandstone foundation. It has a side gable roof topped by a cupola. The mill operated until 1920. Conservationist Leo Drey purchased the property in 1987, and later sold it to the Forest Service for incorporation into the Eleven Point District of the Mark Twain National Forest. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Location

Alton, Oregon County, Missouri
36.78649, -91.34251

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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6.7 mi
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When was Greer Mill listed on the National Register?

Greer Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Greer Mill?

Greer Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Greer Mill?

The period of significance for Greer Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1899.

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