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GORHAM MILL

Program
NYS Historic
Subject
Industry & Commerce
Location
2643 State Route 245, Gorham, NY
Lat/Long
42.79894, -77.133485
Grant Recipient
Town of Gorham Historical Society
Historic Marker

GORHAM MILL

Inscription

GORHAM MILL
WATER POWERED GRIST MILL
OWNER LEVI BENTON JR 1809
BURNED 1868 REBUILT 1869
BURNED 1941
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2013

Gorham Mill once stood at this site. This water powered grist mill was built by Levi Benton Jr. around 1809. In 1868, the village of Gorham experienced a devastating fire that destroyed several buildings, including Gorham Mill. The mill was rebuilt and resumed operation sometime after 1869. In 1941, a fire broke out in the engine room of the mill. The blaze quickly consumed the old building, severely injured the owner, and damaged surrounding buildings.