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Clifton

Clifton Mill

75 Water St, Clifton, Ohio 45316 USA

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$$$$

Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Tue 9a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

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“1 of the largest water powered grist mills still in existence”

Historic Clifton Mill is one of the largest water powered grist mills still in existence. The first mill at this site was built in 1802 by Owen Davis, a Revolutionary War soldier and frontiersman miller. The mill was built in this location to take advantage of the natural power of the concentrated water funneled into the gorge. Owen Davis and his son-in-law, General Benjamin Whiteman also built a saw mill and a distillery. Soon a village known as Davis Mills sprang up around the mills. The Little Miami River powered five other mills that were built within a mile of Clifton Mill; a woolen mill, saw mill, paper mill, barrel mill and another grist mill. Clifton Mill is the only one still standing.

Reviewed by
Angie H.

August 18, 2023

Got a craving for pancakes? Come hungry and you'll get your fill at Clifton Mill in Clifton, Ohio. Ask for a box...you'll need it. Or, just take a hike at John Bryan State Park first and eat both... Read more

Reviewed by
Maggie D.

March 18, 2023

Since this is such an aesthetic restaurant in a historical part of town, I want to give it all the benefit of the doubt. They offer a beautiful and clear view of the mill outside of the windows... Read more

Reviewed by
Joe B.

September 07, 2023

This was a short drive from Yellow Springs and we hadn't had lunch yet. After finishing up earlier than expected at Yellow Springs we drove to Clifton Mill for the first time in years. Although... Read more

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