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historic, Mills, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, SUP, utah
445 feet west of this monument is the site of the pioneer flour mill erected in the spring of 1848 by John Neff, 1847 Pioneer. The burrs were bought by him at Winter Quarters from Brigham Young at whose request they were brought to Utah. The granite block in the monument is part of one of the mill stones. The mill began operations in March, 1848, and was the first in the valley to produce refined flour. The builder, noted for his humanitarianism, refused $1.00 a pound for flour from emigrants to California, selling it to the needy poor at 6 cents a pound and frequently giving it to those unable to buy.
This is historic marker #64 in this series by the U.P.T.L.A. (which was later adopted into this series by the S.U.P.) Located at 2702 East Evergreen Ave in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Janet S. Porter said:
Thank you for preserving history. I loved your website. I’m sure our ancestors knew these mills well.
Jacob Barlow said:
Thank you for your comment, I love hearing that someone got some value from it.
Tresha Kramer said:
My great great great great grandfather is John Neff. His daughter Elizabeth married Charles Stillman who is my GGGrandpa. I love our family stories and especially this line of ancestors. Charles and Elizabeth had 16 children, one was Cyrus. His son is my mothers dad. I also named my son Cy because of the incredible heritage of the Neff/Stillman line. Thank you for these wonderful photos. I love to teach my children and grandchildren of their history.
Margie Mansell said:
I enjoy your history posts. Thanks for doing this.
MM
Jacob Barlow said:
Thanks for taking the time to say so
Terry Smith, DPM said:
Neff’s Canyon in the Mount Olympus Cove named after him I would suppose?