Freeman’s Mill is a restored historic grist mill that resides along the banks of the Alcovy River.
The mill was built sometime between 1868 and 1879 by brothers John Griffin and Levi J. Loveless. By 1996, it was said to be one of only 15 mills in the state of Georgia in working order and the only one in Gwinnett county. The mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
In 2009, Gwinnett County raised and restored the mill and its surrounding 12 acres for educational and recreational use to offer Gwinnett county citizens a sense of the agricultural past.
Local farmers would bring their wheat and corn to the miller to be turned into flour and meal. The water-powered gristmill was preferred by many farmers because it would grind the corn more slowly than electric mills, resulting in a sweeter taste.
Freeman’s Grist Mill is the focal point of Freeman’s Mill Park which features a playground that replicates a grist mill, picnic pavilion, half-mile multi-purpose trail, free parking, and restroom facilities.
The mill is in Gwinnett County Georgia at 1401 Alcovy Road SE, Lawrenceville, GA 30054.
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