📜 Historic mill and public park in Pierce City, Missouri, a landmark in Southwest Missouri since 1848. 🔍 Originally built in 1848 as a whiskey distillery, later a grist mill, and now a public park. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. # Why Go 🏞️ Explore a restored 19th-century mill, historical buildings, and memorials ⚙️ Watch grist milling demonstrations (May-Oct) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a family-friendly park with picnic areas and playgrounds 🎣 Trout fishing in Capps Creek, biking, and walking trails available 🗓️ Attend seasonal events like Grinding Day and History Day # Why Avoid 🐾 Pets are not allowed # Cost 💰 Park entry $5 per car; some events are free. # Hours 🕒 Park open daily, dawn to dusk, year-round. Mill operations: First Saturday of each month, May through October. # 🅿️ Parking On-site, $5 charge per car upon entry. # ♿ Accessibility Partially wheelchair accessible. # 🚻 Toilets Very well-maintained bathrooms available. # 🚭 Smoking Policy No smoking allowed. # Tips 🗓️ Check the official website for event schedules, grinding days, and specific operational hours. Park is open from dawn until dusk, year-round.