Last Saturday, we visited Alley Spring Mill in Eminence, Missouri. We were there on business, taking senior portraits, but I managed to get some shots of the mill before we got started!
The historic mill is probably one of the most photographed buildings in southern Missouri, for obvious reasons! The original mill was built in 1868, but the present, iconic mill was built in 1893.
My family actually has ties to the mill in our history. My great-great-great-great grandfather, Charles Klepzig owned the property from 1881 to 1893! My grandmother has always been fascinated with ancestry and genealogy and she loves to share wonderful stories about our family history!
When the U.S. Mint released the Alley Spring quarter on June 5, 2017 she sent one to each of her grandkids. She also included a sweet letter and a timeline of the owners of Alley Mill. I just love my grandma ! :)
My very own Alley quarter from my grandmother
There is another mill in the area that to this day, is still referred to as Klepzig mill. Charles' brother, William, owned it and it still bears his name. I have several photos from there, but I'll just share a couple for now since the focus of this post is Alley Mill. Still pretty cool that my family was a part of all of this a long, long time ago!
If you're ever in the area, Alley Spring Mill is definitely worth visiting! Besides the stunning view, the mill is surrounded by several hiking trails and is right next to the beautiful Jack's Fork River.
Thanks for checking it out!
