Lone Star Mill (San Joaquin County, California) Explained

Lone Star Mill
Location:23801 N Mackville Road, Clements, California
Coordinates:37.957°N -121.291°W
Built:1852
Architect:Thomas Lindsay
Architecture:Tule reed hut
Designation1 Date:Jan. 11, 1935
Designation1:California
Designation1 Number:155

Lone Star Mill is a historical building in Clements, California in San Joaquin County. Lindsay Point site is a California Historical Landmark No. 155, listed on Jan. 11, 1935.

The Lone Star Mill was built in 1852 on the Mokelumne River. In 1854 the mill was moved to nearby David S. Terry's ranch. In 1855 a flour mill was added to the mill, In 1856 the mill caught fire and was burnt to the ground. The mill was rebuilt in 1856 and still stand. S.L. Magee purchased the mill and operated the mill till 1881. The Lone Star Mill closed in 1881 due to lack of business. The site was abandoned for years. The mill is at 3801 North Mackville Road in Clements, California, near Stillman L. Magee Park. [1]

Historical marker was placed at the site by the Clements 4-H Club in 1950. [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CHL # 155 Lone Star Mill San Joaquin. www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com.
  2. Web site: Lone Star Mill Historical Marker. www.hmdb.org.