Dale County AlArchives Photo Place..... Veterans Bridge Marker, Ariton Al. February 10, 2005
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                   Grist Mill – Indian Battle – Recreation

    This land was purchased in 1832 by Henry BLACK who erected the First Grist 
Mill. In 1837 Creek Indians, who escaped from the Battle of HOBBY’S Bridge, 
were routed here by Dale Milita. Subsequent Mill owners were HOUGH, FRAZIER, 
MUNN, FLEMING and BECK. A postoffice called Scroggins Mill was established in 
1844 with Edmund BLACK, Postmaster; Re-established as “River Mills in 1877 with 
Daniel MUNN, Postmaster. The Mill was used to operate Wool Carding machines 
durning the war between the States. This site was popular as an area Recreation 
Center from 1875- 1950.

 Erected 1979


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