History TidbitsMill Ruins - Charlton, NY
Historical Photos
Further details on the mills that once existed in Charlton.
On site visits in May 2015
Mill Pond Park - Holmes Mill Ruins
Remnants of the mill can been seen at this lovely park on Crane Street where is crosses the Alplaus Kill. Note on the historical map at the top of the page how the creek was dammed and expanded into a small pond veeering northward.
"John Holmes purchased Small Lot #3, a 5000 acre tract, an March 25, 1775. Legend tells us that he built an earthen dam and a grist-mill on the bank of the kill. He was given the distinction of being the first miller in this territory. "
Source: http://www.charltonnyhs.org/mocktour.html
<Conde Creek Sawmill Site
Not too much info on this site but it was quite picturesque! Simon Van Patten >
Swaggertown Road / Alplaus Kill
A pleasant spot but no vestiges of the old mills were found...
Onsite visit in May 31, 2015
Dawson Mill (Taylor Pond)
More to come on this when I visit the site...
