Constructed between 1782-1785, this still functioning water-powered grist mill, owned by the Clarke County Historical Association, still grinds grain the way it did in the 18th-century. It is one of the only historic operating mills in the country where the water wheel is located on the inside.
A 20,000-pound water wheel turns two, 3,000-pound grindstones to produce wheat, cornmeal, and grits.
February 28, 2022
Seoul, South Korea
Only a few pieces remain of a grand 16th-century water clock that once announced the changing hours with the sound of bells, gongs, and drums.
Helen, Georgia
A historic gristmill that still produces flour and grits the old-fashioned way.
Baltimore, Maryland
Once part of a dam servicing an early 19th century grist mill, the tucked-way falls are a tricky-to-find urban oasis.
Shedd, Oregon
The last water-powered mill in Oregon is open daily for free tours and has a surprising history.
Písek, Czechia
The oldest hydroelectric plant in Czechia is now a museum.
Shaki, Armenia
After visiting hours, this picturesque waterfall is essentially turned "off" to be used for hydroelectric power.
London, England
A fully functional, 200-year-old remnant of the time when Brixton was mostly fields.
Piti, Guam
A beautiful waterway tucked in the corner of a power plant.
