The Florence Mill Traditional Geocache
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The Florence mill is the oldest in the state of Nebraska, being built while the land was considered “Indian Country”
Travelers along the I-680 crossing the Mormon bridge saw this as the “pink building” in the 1970’s. The Mill has been turned into a museum and art gallery by a local artist. The museum contains historic photos, newspaper clippings and object from the pioneer era of Florence.
The Florence Mill, one of the earliest in Nebraska, was constructed by the Mormons at Winter Quarters during the winter of 1846-1847 at the cost of $3000.. Supplying both flour and lumber, the water-powered mill enabled the Mormons to cope more readily with the adverse conditions encountered during their stay in Nebraska. Brigham Young sold this mill to John Neff, who deserted it when he moved to Salt Lake City.
Alexander Hunter began operating the Mill in 1856, helping to fill the demands of the new town of Florence, founded in 1854 on the old site of Winter Quarters. He tore down the original mill, reusing some of the good timbers to build a new mill.
By 1870, Jacob Weber had acquired the operation. Flour became its most important product, and by 1880 steam had largely replaced water as the motive force. The mill was further modified in later years to meet changing demands, and it continued to operate under the direction of second and third generation members of the Weber family.
Spanning more than a century, the history of the Florence Mill reflects the important contribution of the milling industry to the development of Nebraska. Today the Florence Mill is reportedly the only surviving building to have been built by the Mormons.
You are looking for a match container. Should be a fairly easy find. Have Fun and Good luck!
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