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Mill History

The Mill was originally a Grist Mill(1795) occupied by the Dole Brothers for grinding gypsum, they shipped directly from Nova Scotia. It was erected by Major Stephen Clapp and Ephram Wheeler. Horace and Hiram Walker occupied the mills 12 years or more(1827-1840)..Reverend John Schermerhorn manufactured cement and earthen door knobs for a short time. In August of 1864 Clapps Mills sold to Baxter of Rutland who reside in New York City. They bring marble to mill for sawing, it being the best water privilege any where on the railroad, shipping marble to Chicago, St.Louis etc. Baxter changed the name to "Baxterville" having all the marble thus marked. Plans for a second mill failed, but continued to have a large business at sawing and shipping marble for many years.

Battenkill History

The Battenkill("kill" means river) is a 50 mile river arising in Vermont that flows into New York and is a tributary of the Hudson River. The river is known for its trout fishing. Brook trout in the upper reaches and Brown trout throughout the course of the river. The average Brown trout will run 10-12 inches..Places to fish along the river: - Dutchmans Hole, George's Pool, Wulff's Pool, Eagleville Bridge Pool, Ledge Pool, Stanton's Pool, Dam Pool and Dufresne Pond. Pools are connected by shallow runs, flats, mild riffles, a few rapids and bends in the river... For a fascinating history of the Battenkill, find a copy of the book: "The Battenkill" by John Merwins. The book is a unique combination of geology, natural history, and the pre-and post-colonial human history.

The Battenkill River - Fall 2007