Oregon's newest state park, the Thompson's Mills State Heritage Site, opened for weekend visits starting on Dec. 9. The 20-acre state heritage site includes a 16-foot artificial waterfall, a five-story grain mill, four concrete silos, grain elevators, a carpentry shop and the mill owners' 1904 Queen Anne-style house.
Thompson's Mills is Oregon's oldest water-powered mill and is one of only two 19th century operating water-powered grain mills in the state. Its concrete silos were the first built in western Oregon, and the mill buildings and Queen Anne style mill keeper's residence are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The heritage site is part of Governor Ted Kulongoski's "Park-a-Year" initiative. Previous parks opened under the program include Sunset Beach in Clatsop County, Fort Yamhill in Polk County and Stub Stewart in Washington County.
The mill is located at 32655 Boston Mill Road in Shedd. For more information, call 541.491.3611 or visit the Thompson's Mills website by clicking here
Great site. I visit it frequently. Good interpretation experience.