Taylor Mill State Historic Site in New Hampshire State

Taylor Mill State Historic Site

Tucked away in the woods of the Ballard State Forest is this 200-year-old sawmill.

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Taylor Mill State Historic Site Details

Tucked away in the woods of the Ballard State Forest is this 200-year-old sawmill. It was built in 1799 and featured an up and down mill (which is an outdated method compared to water-powered circular saws that were mainly used in the 1800s). It is one of the only remaining mills using this antiquated technology in the country.

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