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William Harrison Thurmond built and operated Thurmond Mill.

Thurmond Mill was just off Culloden Road on Tobesofkee Creek.  

It was a grain mill to grind different kinds of flour, such as whole wheat 
flour.  It ground two grades of wheat flour and bran.


 William David Thurmond, son of original builder, invented a washing machine 
and an improved water wheel.  He operated the mill after his father's death on 
Aug. 28, 1905.  
Another son,  Jim Thurmond, also ran the mill despite being almost completely 
blind.
    
The improved water wheel  changed the way water flowed over it so more power 
was generated.


Additional notes from Jane Benson:

Monroe Advertiser   July 24, 1930  
THURMOND GRAIN AND FEED MILL IN OPERATION

The Thurmond grain mill, long known and patronized by
the people of this section, has recently been improved
and is now in operation.  The products of the mill
consist of flour, meal and graham flour and each is of
the best grade that can be obtained, as those who have
enjoyed the use of these products can testify.


Dr. Thos. D. Thurmond has enlarged has enlarged the
plant this year by the addition of a feed mill which
brings to the farmers of this section the advantage of
a modern plant where their feedstuff may be converted
into the forms best suited for the effective and
economical feeding of cattle and stock.  It thus
becomes unnecessary for the people who raise feed to go
to the extra expense of purchasing that which has been
manufactured away from home. 
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