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First Grist Mill in Weber County
This flour mill was built in the fall of 1850 by Lorin Farr, first mayor of Ogden, and continued to operate until 1862. It was a 30 x 40 foot two story building of lumber and rock. The grain was ground by the use of burrs several of which were set up.
This other plaque is also located there:
This flour mill was built in the fall of 1850 by Lorin Farr, first mayor of Ogden, and continued to operate till 1862. There was a 30×40 foot two story building of lumber and rock. The grain was ground by the use of burrs several of which were set up.
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