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What is the Gurleyville Gristmill?
- The Gurleyville Gristmill is a historic 19th-century gristmill that showcases rural technology in Storrs.
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Where is the Gurleyville Gristmill located?
- The mill is situated along the banks of the peaceful Fenton River in Storrs.
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When was the Gurleyville Gristmill built?
- The original gristmill was built in 1750 and was in use until the 1830s.
- It was later replaced with the mill that still stands today.
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Who preserves the Gurleyville Gristmill?
- The mill is preserved as part of The Joshua’s Tract Conservation and Historic Trust.
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What makes the Gurleyville Gristmill unique?
- It is the only stone mill of its kind in the entire state of Connecticut.
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What can visitors do at the Gurleyville Gristmill?
- Guests can see a miniature version of the mill that operates like its original, larger counterpart.
- Visitors can also crank and turn the mill to experience how it functioned in the past.
129 Stonemill Road, Storrs, Connecticut 06268; Phone: 860-429-9023
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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