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Loramie Flour Mill The Loramie Flour Mill stands on the Miami & Erie Canal. It is closed, and appears to be used for storage. The 3 1/2-story frame structure is covered with horizontal lap siding that was once painted white. The mill has a tin roof and many 2 over 2 double-hung windows. The words "LORAMIE MILL," "FLOUR," and "GRAIN" are painted on the front of the building. I could not locate any historical documentation on this mill. It was obviously a flourmill as indicated from the sign and the height of the building. It appears to have been abandoned for some time. It was constructed in the mid 1800's to take advantage of the waterpower generated by the canal and lock at the site across the road. The pool of water in front of the mill in the photograph is the millpond. Although the mill hasn't been used for a number of years, it's business had to have flourished during the canal days. I suspect that it was built at the advent of the canal due to the building's immediate location on the canal. Like all old canal mills in Ohio that are still extant, this one's history should reflect a successful business. The existence of the canal offered not only a regional, but a state wide and national market for the mill. Privately owned, the mill is not accessible but can be easily viewed from the surrounding area. Aside from the miscellaneous machinery in front of the mill, it is very attractive and nostalgic.
DIRECTIONS: Shelby County. Washington Township. From Piqua in Miami County, E. on Main Street, N. on Piqua-Lockington Road, 2-3 miles, left on Landman Mill Road, 1 mile on left. |
