Blacksmith and Grist Mill
Here is another view of the Grist Mill on Clear Creek. Looking at the
other side, Paul's Mill Ford separates the Grist Mill and Blacksmith.
The
location of Guyn's Mill beside Clear Creek is the result of several
advantages which the original owners exploited. It is a good location
near the rich farmland of the Inner Bluegrass with an abundant supply of
virgin hardwood timber and most important, a narrow valley watered by
several small streams. Guyn's Mill and southern Woodford County were/are
strategically positioned along the early trade routes between
Lexington, Mundy's Landing, and Harrodsburg. At 150 years old, it is
getting the attention it needs. The Mill is currently being refurbished
along with the Blacksmith shop. I was lucky that this building still
stands and that I was able to get some pictures of it.