Audubon Saw and Grist Mill

Audubon Saw and Grist Mill (HM1O60)

Location: Henderson, KY 42420 Henderson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 50.452', W 87° 35.621'

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In 1816 John James Audubon and his wife's brother, Thomas Bakewell, built a steam mill here. The 45' x 65' structure cost $15,000; Audubon supplied over half the money. In operation 1817-19, it failed due to defective machinery and scanty wheat crops. Audubon then devoted himself to painting and found success. Mill was used later as tobacco warehouse; burned in 1913.
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HM NumberHM1O60
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Marker Number1645
Year Placed1979
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 447763 N 4188325
Decimal Degrees37.84086667, -87.59368333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 50.452', W 87° 35.621'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 50' 27.12" N, 87° 35' 37.26" W
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Area Code(s)270, 812
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 101-199 N Water St, Henderson KY 42420, US
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