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The Millstone Industry

Author: Charles D. Hockensmith

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2009-08-11

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 078645380X

Since prehistoric times, the process of cutting rock to make millstones has been one of the most important industries in the world. The first part of this book compiles information on the millstone industry in the United States, which dates between the mid-1600s and the mid-1900s. Primarily based on archival research and brief accounts published in geological and historical volumes, it focuses on conglomerate, granite, flint, quartzite, gneiss, and sandstone quarries in different regions and states. The second part focuses on the millstone quarrying industry in Europe and other areas.

French Millstones

Author: Owen Ward

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 75

ISBN-13: 9789291340187

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The Millstone Quarries of Powell County, Kentucky

Author: Charles D. Hockensmith

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2009-06-08

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0786453575

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In the early nineteenth century, mills were ubiquitous, making possible dozens of indispensable items--from the bread served at every meal to the boards used to construct houses and other buildings. Because millstones went through so much daily wear and tear, only certain types of rock formations were suitable for millstone quarries, though they were often difficult to locate and access. This book provides an archaeological and historical study of six millstone quarries in Powell County, Kentucky. While the best-known conglomerate millstone quarries were in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, Powell County was an important millstone producer for Kentucky, and the quarries there are well-preserved and documented. It features dozens of photographs and tables, two maps, and seven appendices.

The Versatile Millstone Workhorse of Many Industries

Author: Jon A. Sass

Publisher: Society for the Preservation of old

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 9780930497002

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Early American Documents and References Pertaining to Millstones, 1628-1829

Author: Charles D. Hockensmith

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

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"Primarily based on archival research and brief accounts published in geological and historical volumes, it focuses on conglomerate, granite, flint, quartzite, gneiss, and sandstone quarries in different regions and states, along with a general overview of the rise and fall of the American millstone industry"--Provided by publisher.