“The scope of the Torrance plantation operations included the construction of a grist mill and saw mill in 1824-25. The lumber for Cedar Grove, the imposing mansion which James erected in 1831, was sawn at this site. A second mill, most likely situated at the location of the earlier facility, was built in 1844-46 by William Martin Sigman at a cost of $1170. The frame millhouse, millstones, water wheel and other milling machinery survived into the twentieth century. Only the rock walls of the edifice continue to occupy the site.” - From the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Report

Now located on private property, our HEARTS Milling Around event shares the history of the mill and, weather-permitting, includes an exclusive hike to the mill ruins for event guests.

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