Research: Sawmill Database

Alpha-Numeric Key: CK-154
Corporate Name: H. M. Smith [Milton Smith?]
Local Name:
Owner Name: H. M. Smith. A. Harris.
Location: Unknown
County: Cherokee
Years in Operation: 1 year
Start Year: 1895
End Year: 1895
Decades: 1890-1899
Period of Operation: 1895
Town: Unknown
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
Power Source: #5 steam engine, a #6 Ames boiler
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: #3 DeLoach sawmill, three head blocks, two 58-inch circular saws, a #3 combination planer-matcher, a 3-saw gang edger, a blower, a husk frame and carriage, a set of dogs, and a blacksmith shop
Company Tram:
Associated Railroads: Unknown
Historicial Development: H. M. Smith mortgaged with A. Harris for $2,500. Equipment included a #5 steam engine, a #6 Ames boiler, a #3 DeLoach sawmill, three head blocks, tow 58-inch circular saws, a #3 combination planer-matcher, a 3-saw gang edger, a blower, a husk frame and carriage, a set of dogs, and a blacksmith shop.
Research Date: MCJ 01-26-96
Prepared By: M Johnson