National Register of Historic Places

Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District

Clarkson, Columbiana County, Ohio
Listed
May 22, 1974
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001423

About this property

Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy and Beaver Canal District, is a historic district listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The district is located within Beaver Creek State Park, approximately 1 mile south of Clarkson, Ohio. Gaston's Mill was constructed in 1837 and was powered by Little Beaver Creek. Lock 36 was one of 90 locks on the Sandy and Beaver Canal. Construction of this canal began in 1834 but was not completed until 1848. Restoration and reconstruction of the mill began in 1964 and today it grinds whole wheat flour, corn meal and buckwheat flour. Gaston's Mill is the only working water-powered grist mill in Columbiana County. The rebuilding of Lock 36 began in 1988 and was completed in 1991. The lock was restored as an example of how locks were used to raise and lower boats in the canal.

Location

Clarkson, Columbiana County, Ohio
40.72759, -80.61234

Categories

COMMERCEAGRICULTUREENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
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When was Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District listed on the National Register?

Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District?

Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District?

The period of significance for Gaston's Mill-Lock No. 36, Sandy And Beaver Canal District is recorded as the industrial era.

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