National Register of Historic Places

Whited Grist Mill

Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma
Listed
January 1, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001554

About this property

The Whited Grist Mill is a historic gristmill located at the National Route 66 & Transportation Museum in Elk City, Oklahoma. Ruben Whited built the mill in 1903–04; his family operated the mill for its entire existence. The mill ground corn for Elk City's residents; a sign painted on the outside advertises "CORN GROUND INTO MEAL OR CHOPS AT ANY TIME". A 1928 addition brought a flour mill to the complex as well. The mill closed in 1944 due to replacement machinery shortages during World War II; it was the only gristmill to ever operate in Elk City. In 1985, the mill moved from its original site at 306 E. 7th St. to its current location. The mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 1, 1976.

Location

306 E. 7th St.
Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma
35.40565, -99.40400

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When was Whited Grist Mill listed on the National Register?

Whited Grist Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 1, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Whited Grist Mill?

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

What is the period of significance for Whited Grist Mill?

The period of significance for Whited Grist Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.

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