Auburn History
Established 1892
Parks Mill
Williamson Whitfield "Whit" (1859 - 1944), a miller, reared his family at Parks Mill on Rocky Creek, near Auburn, Georgia. There he had a store, blacksmith shop, cotton gin and mill where both wheat and corn could be ground. he also had a pavilion built where friends and visitors could be entertained. It was a popular site for swimming and picnics.
Photo courtesy Myldred Flanigan Hutchins
Copyright 1992 Auburnfest, City Hall, Auburn, Ga 30203 (1892 - 1992)
Len Cooper - February 6, 1999
