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Review:
At Bale Gristmill State Historic Park you can take a step back in time to marvel at California’s rich rural heritage. Back in the day, this mill formed an integral part of community life as local settlers gathered together there to grind their grains into flour. The mill was built in 1846 and is one of just a handful of similar vintage mills that are still operational. Besides admiring the craftsmanship of the early pioneer builders, you can see the original set of millstones and 36ft water wheel in action. The Historic Park is also home to the first church which was built in the Napa Valley and the Pioneer Cemetery.
Bale Gristmill State Historic Park, 3369 St. Helena Highway North, Saint Helena, CA 94574, 707 942 4575
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