From Parker-Marmora History: “Located a mile south of Wellman’s Corners is King’s Mill, a historical site developed by the Lower Trent Conservation Authority. Belief is that the mill was built in 1821, but circumstantial evidence suggests it was built in the 1850’s by the Parkers. In 1851, Robert Parker bought the lot. In 1856, his […]

  While searching for this historical saw mill in Madoc Ontario for this post, the 2oldguys arrived at the parking lot of the O’Hara Homestead and Conservation Area expecting to find a lone, old mill. The first thing we saw was an old mill pond and an amazing covered bridge! On hearing children’s laughter nearby, […]