Jolly Mill
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Historic mill and public park in Pierce City, Missouri, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

๐Ÿ“œ Historic mill and public park in Pierce City, Missouri, a landmark in Southwest Missouri since 1848. ๐Ÿ” 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

๐Ÿž๏ธ Explore a restored 19th-century mill, historical buildings, and memorials
โš™๏ธ Watch grist milling demonstrations (May-Oct)
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy a family-friendly park with picnic areas and playgrounds
๐ŸŽฃ Trout fishing in Capps Creek, biking, and walking trails available
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Attend seasonal events like Grinding Day and History Day

Why Avoid

๐Ÿพ Pets are not allowed

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Park entry $5 per car; some events are free.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Park open daily, dawn to dusk, year-round. Mill operations: First Saturday of each month, May through October.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking On-site, $5 charge per car upon entry.

โ™ฟ Accessibility Partially wheelchair accessible.

๐Ÿšป Toilets Very well-maintained bathrooms available.

๐Ÿšญ Smoking Policy No smoking allowed.

Tips

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Check the official website for event schedules, grinding days, and specific operational hours. Park is open from dawn until dusk, year-round.

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