hundreds of hours to sift through the rubble, clear debris, and begin plans to reconstruct. Grants were written, fundraisers were held, and
With its rich history and character, the community was heartbroken when at 4:00 a.m. Christmas morning 2015 a fire broke out above the milling room. In just a few hours, a large portion of the mill had burned down. However, with the embers still smoldering, We Will Rebuild” resounded among the community. Countless volunteers worked
the community generously donated to raise much of the needed funds, with the total need for rebuilding estimated at about $2.5 million in 2017. Now a non-profit, the Butte Creek Mill Foundation has rebuilt the structure as close to the original construction in 1872 as possible. As the basement and enough original walls survived the fire, the
Butte Creek Mill has been able to remain on the National Register of Historic Places, a designation awarded in 1976. The Mill is operating once again and volunteers mill wheat into wholesome flour, mix products, and package them on site. The Butte Creek Mill’s Country Store is open and packed with many delicious options - from their famous Pancake and Waffle Mix, to cookie and bread mixes, as well as other local products. Visit the store Thursdays - Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to see what is available and get a glimpse into the past. While the Mill has seen incredible progress and support, it is still pursuing grants and donations to finish the final phases of construction and open up completely. Thankfully, the generosity of Eagles Market and Gas has made helping fund this project particularly easy. With your support, this promotion, starting March 1st, would be the start towards the last $500,000.00 the Mill needs to complete construction, and continue to be the heart of Eagle Point as it has been for the last 150 years. Built on the foundation of local supporting local, Butte Creek Mill’s antique, timbered treasure and her volunteers are hopeful and grateful for your support this March. n
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