Waynesville NC - Francis Gristmill Bluegrass Concert

Decided to head over to the Francis Mill for a bluegrass concert

Francis Mill was built in 1887,  The mill remained in operation for nearly 90 years. It fell into disrepair in the 1970's.  Restoration was begun in 2004.

William Francis completed its construction. To this date, it remains in the ownership of Francis descendants. It operated until 1976, and then began to fall into disrepair.

The Francis Grist Mill was built in 1887 to grind corn and wheat for the local neighborhood of Francis Cove located in Haywood County, NC. 

Hi Gary!

My friend Pat and I walk up the hill to check out the Mill Pond

It's a pretty long Raceway

The original Flume

The mill pond, water that powers the mill

The band was great

Went back up to the Mill with Gary, Pat watched our seats.

The Mill received recognition by, and was inducted into the National Register of Historical Places in June 2013.