Bost Grist Mill, Concord

About Bost Grist Mill

Bost Grist Mill in Concord operates as a working mill where visitors observe corn being ground into meal and grits using the same 48-inch French Buhr millstones and techniques from the 1800s. The mill, established around 1810 on the banks of Rocky River, demonstrates how the water wheel generates power to operate the grinding equipment. The present building dates from the 1870s and was reconstructed and relocated after severe storms in 1908 damaged the original structure. Visitors can take guided mill tours to learn about the grinding process and the mill's historical significance as an early economic center for the surrounding community. The site hosts calendar events and re-enactments that step back into the 1800s, offering hands-on participation in the mill's historic past. The attraction suits those interested in industrial history, traditional milling techniques, and how grist mills served as gathering places and economic hubs for their communities.