Johnson Mill, Johnson Road, Johnson, Washington County, AR

1986 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention

Significance: Johnson Mill, a two and a half story wood frame structure, one mile west of Johnson, Arkansas, is significant for having one of the longest periods of continuous operation of any mill in the state. Though seemingly unimportant today, the mill was probably the area's first industry and was an integral part of community life in the 19th century. The site was first recorded as "Truesdale's Mill" in 1836, though it may date as early as 1800 or before. This structure was burned completely in 1862 by retreating Confederates, to be rebuilt in 1865-1867 by J.Q. Johson and William Mayes. Johnson bought-out Mayes in 1880, giving the building its current name.

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-6

Survey number: HABS AR-37

Building/structure dates: 1865- 1867 Initial Construction

Building/structure dates: ca. 1925 Subsequent Work

Building/structure dates: 1940 Subsequent Work

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