Mingus Mill
A turbine-powered water mill built in 1886 that still grinds cornmeal today. The flour can be bought on site.
Mingus Mill uses a metal turbine in place of a traditional waterwheel. It was an advanced industrial mill for its time, driven by creek water channeled through a long wooden flume. During the open season, the miller demonstrates corn grinding on site, and the cornmeal produced can be purchased. The mill is about 800 meters north of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, so it is an easy stop along the way. Admission is free. Parking in the park for more than 15 minutes requires a parking permit (about US$5 per day).
Opening hours
Approx. March–November 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Oconaluftee Visitor Center & Mountain Farm Museum
- Oconaluftee Indian Village
- Museum of the Cherokee People
- Charlies Bunion
- Newfound Gap
- Deep Creek
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- Alum Cave Trail