Thursday, February 18, 2016

Amis Mill Needs Your Help!


                             Recent Rains have endangered the Amis Mill Dam                                 
Photo credit: Jake, used with his permission


The dam, which was constructed in 1780, is being threatened by the wear and tear of more than 200 hundred years.  If steps are not taken to stabilize the dam, eventually it will fail.  This will be a loss for everyone who loves Tennessee history.


                                           Recent Rains have endangered the Amis Mill Dam                                                                   Photo credit: Jake, used with his permission                            

   Article about the Save the Dam Project in the Kingsport Paper: Link


Flooding at Amis Mill Dam on Big Creek in Hawkins County   Photo credit: Jake, used with permisson                                                                                                            


Find out how you can support this project: Link

 

History of the Amis House


Amis Mill Restaurant and Park

 

Photos of Amis Mill Dam in late Spring.



Picnic Table above the dam

Remains of the mill

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