Parker Mill
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The Parker Mill, also known as Parker Mill County Park or Parker Mill Complex, is a historic mill and park in Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan. The mill is a well-preserved example of a small-scale grist mill operation that was once common in Michigan.[2] The mill and nearby Parker House (located at 4540 Geddes Road)[3] were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]
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Parker Mill County Park | |
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Location | Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan |
Coordinates | 42°16′26″N 83°40′7″W |
Operated by | Washtenaw County |
Parker Mill Complex | |
Area | 11 acres (4.5 ha) |
Built | 1873 (1873) |
Built by | William Parker |
Architectural style | Italianate, Log construction |
NRHP reference No. | 82002888[1] |
Added to NRHP | August 4, 1982 |
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The mill and the surrounding land are managed as a public park, operated by the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. Parker Mill County Park and the adjacent Forest Nature Area form a 45-acre (18 ha) wooded area, which includes hiking trails and a boardwalk.