Minnesota, Brown County, near Sleepy Eye
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The mill, built in 1867 by John Heimerdinger, was down 1/4 mile from Golden Gate on the Ruhe-Heim Creek. It was powered by a pond kept full by many wells, dug by hand. Wheat was ground by stones into flour and feed.
The grinding stones were donated by the
E. W. Kolbe Family
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
November 13, 1999
(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The mill, built in 1867 by John Heimerdinger, was down 1/4 mile from Golden Gate on the Ruhe-Heim Creek. It was powered by a pond kept full by many wells, dug by hand. Wheat was ground by stones into flour and feed.
The grinding stones were donated by the
E. W. Kolbe Family
Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
November 13, 1999
(Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.