Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: MA-18
Corporate Name: E. D. Jones
Local Name:
Owner Name: E. D. Jones
Location: Probably near Jefferson
County: Marion
Years in Operation: 1 year
Start Year: 1868
End Year: 1868
Decades: 1860-1869
Period of Operation: 1868
Town: Probably near Jefferson
Company Town: 2
Peak Town Size: Unknown
Mill Pond:
Type of Mill: Shingles
Sawmill Pine Sawmill Hardwood Sawmill Cypress Sawmill
Planer Planer Only Shingle Paper
Plywood Cotton Grist Unknown
Other
Power Source: Unknown
Horse Mule Oxen Water
Water Overshot Water Turbine Diesel Unknown
Pit Steam Steam Circular Steam Band
Gas Electricity Other
Maximum Capacity: 
Capacity Comments: Unknown
Produced:
Rough Lumber Planed Lumber Crossties Timbers
Lathe Ceiling Unknown Beading
Flooring Paper Plywood Particle Board
Treated Other
Equipment: Shingle mills
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads: None
Historicial Development: Marion County Deeds of Trust reveal that E. D. Jones was operating a shingle mill in Marion County in 1867. The mill was probably located near Jefferson.
Research Date: MCJ 05-04-96
Prepared By: M. Johnson