National Register of Historic Places

Nielson, Hans Peter, Gristmill

Bicknell, Wayne County, Utah
Listed
June 17, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001835

About this property

The Hans Peter Nielson Gristmill, also known as the Bicknell Gristmill, in Wayne County, Utah near Bicknell, Utah, was built around 1890. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It was built for Danish immigrant Hans Peter Nielson, a miller born in Denmark who came to Utah in 1863, and was constructed by Danish-born carpenter Niels Hansen. It was operated by Nielsen until his death in 1909, then operated by three brothers: Ernest, Jesse and Clinton Syrett, until 1921, then operated by others until 1935. It is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Bicknell.

Location

Bicknell, Wayne County, Utah
38.30803, -111.51130

Categories

INDUSTRYAGRICULTURE
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Sources

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When was Nielson, Hans Peter, Gristmill listed on the National Register?

Nielson, Hans Peter, Gristmill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Nielson, Hans Peter, Gristmill?

Nielson, Hans Peter, Gristmill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Nielson, Hans Peter, Gristmill is recorded as the industrial era.

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