This Old Dutch Mill was moved to Wagner Park from its original site near Reamsville, northwest of Smith Center.
It was built by Charles Schwarz, a native of Germany who homesteaded in Smith County in the 1870s. Its timbers were hewn from native logs and its burrs cut from native stones. It was completed about 1882 and for years it ground corn, wheat, and buckwheat brought to it by farmers of the area. Wind power operated the mill until about 1913 when a kerosene engine was installed. After being moved, it became the center attraction in a beautiful city park that was built around it.
To verify that you have found this cache and claim credit for a find, visit the site and then, Email me what the 2 items on wooden posts are behind the fence to the left and right of the stairs. Please don't post it on the web site.
Logs from Geocachers who have not visited
the 'A Little Piece of Holland' Geocache
in Kansas in person will not be accepted..