Members of the Georgia Historical Society, the Fayette Heritage Project, the Fayette County Historical Society and Fayette County citizens recently gathered at Starr's Mill for the unveiling and dedication of the Starr's Mill Historical Marker.
The black steel sign with silver lettering bears the seal of the Georgia Historical Society and explains the history of Starr's Mill.
The sign reads in its entirety: "The property that became Starr's Mill was owned by Hananiah Gilcoat who built the first mill here before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the boundary between Creek Indian lands and the State of Georgia. Hilliard Starr, who owned the mill from 1866 until 1879, gave the site its current name. After the first two log structures burned, William T. Glower built the current building in 1907. The mill operated until 1959, using a water powered turbine, instead of a wheel, to grind corn and operate a sawmill. The Starr's Mill site also included a cotton gin and a dynamo that produced electricity for nearby Senoia."
Participating in the unveiling of the historical marker were from left to right: Jack Landrum- Fayette County Historical Society, Christy Crisp-Georgia Historical Society, John Dufresne-Fayette Heritage Project, Herb Frady and Greg Dunn-Fayette County Board of Commissioners.
Members of the Fayette Heritage Project from left to right are: Tony Parrott, Carol Chandler, Pete Frisina and John Dufresne.