| Alpha-Numeric Key: | NA-137 |
| Corporate Name: | Helpenstell Mill (spelling unsure) |
| Local Name: | |
| Owner Name: | Helpenstell Mill (spelling unsure) |
| Location: | Precinct 5 (Helpenstills: FM 1084 and FM 2864) |
| County: | Nacogdoches |
| Years in Operation: | 2 years |
| Start Year: | 1879 |
| End Year: | 1880 |
| Decades: | 1870-1879,1880-1889 |
| Period of Operation: | 1879 to 1880 |
| Town: | Precinct 5 (Helpenstills) |
| Company Town: | 2 |
| Peak Town Size: | Unknown |
| Mill Pond: |  |
| Type of Mill: | Lumber
 Sawmill |
 Pine Sawmill |
Hardwood Sawmill |
Cypress Sawmill |
| Planer |
Planer Only |
Shingle |
Paper |
| Plywood |
Cotton |
Grist |
Unknown |
| Other |
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| Power Source: | 24-horsepower steam engine
| Horse |
Mule |
Oxen |
Water |
| Water Overshot |
Water Turbine |
Diesel |
Unknown |
| Pit |
Steam |
Steam Circular |
Steam Band |
| Gas |
Electricity |
Other |
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| Maximum Capacity: | |
| Capacity Comments: | Unknown |
| Produced: |
| Rough Lumber |
Planed Lumber |
Crossties |
Timbers |
| Lathe |
Ceiling |
Unknown |
Beading |
| Flooring |
Paper |
Plywood |
Particle Board |
| Treated |
Other |
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| Equipment: | Circular sawmill |
| Company Tram: | |
| Associated Railroads: | None |
| Historicial Development: | The Helpenstell mill (spelling unsure because of near illegibility of manuscript handwriting) was reported in the census for the year ending May 31, 1880 as having $800 capital invested, and being steam driven. The mill ran for six months during the year, and employed six hands (four children under sixteen years of age). The mill was rated at 24 horsepower. |
| Research Date: | JKG 9-20-93, M. Johnson 02-10-96 |
| Prepared By: | J. Gerland, M. Johnson |