Virginian Mordecai Lewis was one of the earliest settlers along the Little Pigeon River in Sevier County Tennessee. Acquiring 150 acres along the river in 1796, Lewis made this area his home, raising a large family there. At his death in 1817, his son in law, Issac Love built a forge to smelt the iron ore found in the region. His son, William constructed this mill, and it has operated continuously since 1830.
William Love was appointed the postmaster of the region and the Mill became the Pigeon Forge Post Office. The area surrounding the mill the central business area of the community. In 1859, covered bridge builder, John Sevier Trotter became the owner of the mill, expanding it into a saw mill and iron forge.
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| photo from Old Mill website |
The Mill is open year round and is a great place to visit while in the area.
https://old-mill.com/old-mill-events/
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