Starr's Mill, Georgia (EP)

© Hazel H. Cromer

Starr's Mill, Georgia (EP)

Uploaded: June 05, 2007

Description

In the REESE WITHERSPOON movie, SWEET HOME ALABAMA, Jake's glassblowing shop was filmed in Fayette County, Georgia at this old mill called Starr's Mill. The exterior was repainted and the porch was rebuilt for the movie. The bridges were later washed away in a flood.

Starr's Mill History: The property that became Starr's Mill was owned by Hannaniah Gilcoat who built the first mill here before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the boundary between Creek Indian lands and the state of Georgia. Various owners lended numerous names to the mill between 1827 and 1866. In 1866, Hillard M. Starr bought the mill and this name stuck. William T. Glower built the current building in 1907. The Starr's Mill site also included a cotton gin and a dynamo that produced electricity for the nearby town of Senoia. The turbine mill ran up until 1959, and although not operating today, it is now restored/

Comments

June 08, 2007

Such a beautiful picture #670597

Johnnie Ann Gaskill June 09, 2007

Hazel,
Congratulations on this being chosen as one of the "Editors First Picks!" Beautiful image! And I appreciate all the notes you included. #4382525

June 12, 2007

Hazel,

Beautiful picture and congratulations!!
I love all the history you included.Keep on shooting. #4391226

Cathy Barrows August 12, 2007

great shot of starr's mill...been here many times #4638478

September 26, 2007

Great Shot! Please check my Starr's Mill shot in Gallery for a different pespective! #4848770

September 27, 2007

Very nice! I have been wanting to shoot a mill and Starr's Mill is the perfect choice. #4854481

Susan M. Campbell September 28, 2007

Lovely composition Hazel. #4858421

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