Arkansas

Places to Go: War Eagle Mill

Tour this historic red mill to see how it grinds organic grains into flours and corn meals. They also mill a variety of other whole grains to make an inventory of organic products like rye, oats, flax, buckwheat, white and yellow corn meal and cereals.

There has been a working mill at this site since 1832 when a couple from Tennessee built their home near the river and began farming. When they realized the nearest mill was a good 25 miles away, they went to work to build teir own. The War Eagle Creek would provide the perfect energy source to grind grain into flour. It didn’t take long for the surrounding neighbors to bring their own corn to this millfor grinding, and a community was built around all that the Mill had to offer.

However, the facility has been destroyed three times. The first time was a flood that pushed the whole mill into the river. The second time was during the Civer War. Destroyed once again by fire, the current building was built in 1973 and now operates as an undershot gristmill.

War Eagle Mill is the only working mill in Arkansas, and it is still powered by an eighteen-foot cypress waterwheel. We believe it to be the only undershot water wheel currently in operation in the United States.

Owned by Marty and Elise Roenigk since 2004, the Mill continues to focus on the same high quality, healthy organic products.

The War Eagle Mill Gift Shop is filled with many of these organic and locally made food items. It also stocks delicious preserves, syrups and soups. The second floor is filled with arts and crafts, making it a great place for selecting souvenirs and gifts to take hoe.

If shopping makes you hungry, stay for lunch or dinner at The War Eagle Mill Restaurant. Sample their popular beans and cornbread and other tasty dishes that will leave you wanting more.

A good time to visit is during the annual Fall craft fair scheduled Oct. 14-17.

This year’s Fall Fair has been scheduled for October 14-17, 2021. Event Details are subject to change! Please call 866-492-7324 then select option 6 to make sure events are still occurring.

For more information, visit https:// www.wareaglemill.com/

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