Merrow Mill, off Merrow Road, Mansfield
Waterway: Willimantic River
Water Power: Standard Wheel, type unknown
Mill type: Powder, knitting, and sewing machine
manufacturing mill
Location: Latitude 41 49 31 N and
Longitude 72 18 45 W
Water Power: Standard Wheel, type unknown
Mill type: Powder, knitting, and sewing machine
manufacturing mill
Location: Latitude 41 49 31 N and
Longitude 72 18 45 W
History – The Merrow Mill is a mill that operated circa 1811 to 1887. Initially the mill made gun powder then converting to textiles producing underwear. Later it was known for producing quality sewing machines. Fenelon McCullum, who started making his famous organ pipes in Rockville in 1871, later moved his operation to the Merrow Mill for a short time. Needing more room, he moved his operation to the Brigham Mill in Mansfield Depot in 1876.
Site Characteristics: The site of the mill was on a steep slope of the east bank of the Willimantic River about 330 feet north of the Merrow Road bridge crossing the Willimatic River. It is just below the New England Central railroad line running in a north south direction along the river.
Picture shows foundations along the embankment. Other remnants noted are the head race and tail race.
Site Characteristics: The site of the mill was on a steep slope of the east bank of the Willimantic River about 330 feet north of the Merrow Road bridge crossing the Willimatic River. It is just below the New England Central railroad line running in a north south direction along the river.
Picture shows foundations along the embankment. Other remnants noted are the head race and tail race.
Foundations in background. Head and tail race below the foundations.