Big Otter Mill, Bedford, VA














Big Otter Mill 
Circa: 1880 - 1951
3533 Big Island Hwy, Bedford, VA. 24523

"also known as Forbes Mill, is a historic grist mill located near Bedford, VA. 
2 1/2 story, mortise-and-tenon framed mill"

Hey There!! Hope you are good this week. We took a ride in the country in our convertible and saw this gorgeous grist mill. You could hear the water when you immediately parked. Such a pretty ole' sound. We were the only ones there, a great place to take a picnic lunch, walk or just look around??! A lovely summer day. End of June day trip. A few of these shots I took with my hand held camera ...others the hubby took with his Android cell phone ...i think they were all so awesome 2 not sure??! ENJOY!!

How's your life going? Thanks, for stopping by. Beth ( ; 

Comments

eileeninmd said…
Hello,

Beautiful old grist mill, love the red color. It is great to take a car ride and go anywhere. Have a great day!
7/19/20, 7:01 AM
MarmePurl said…
I didn’t know about that mill. I will be sure to find it next time I am down that way.
7/19/20, 9:19 AM
Ruth Hiebert said…
Beautiful scenes. That red building against the green grass is lovely.
7/19/20, 10:30 AM
Linda said…
Interesting! I've never seen one like that.
7/20/20, 1:23 AM
This N That said…
Unusual..Love old Mills...I think that they seem to be mostly stone..Hope you are staying cool..Have a good week..
7/20/20, 11:21 AM
Laurel Wood said…
I can just imagine the sound of the water. I love the photos. Thank you BOTH for sharing your beautiful pictures. Love ME
7/20/20, 3:41 PM
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