Beck's Mill, Salem

Name: Beck's Mill
Address: Salem, United States

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Beck's Mill is a historic gristmill in Washington County, Indiana, in the United States. It is seven miles southwest of Salem. It was built in 1808, rebuilt in 1864 after a fire, one year after John Hunt Morgan demanded ransom for every Washington County mill to be spared from burning. The mill was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It was on the list of the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana's 10 Most Endangered historic places in 2005 and 2006, but was not in 2007 because it received funding for its restoration. ()

Coordinates: 38°32'17"N, 86°9'18"W

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Beck's Mill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salem Speedway, John Hay Center, Washington County Courthouse, The Depot Railroad Museum.

4.4 miN
Racetrack, Sport venue, Sport
Salem Speedway, Salem
111 min walk • Salem Speedway is a.555 miles long paved oval motor racetrack in Washington Township, Washington County, near Salem, Indiana, approximately 100 miles south of Indianapolis. The track has 33° degrees of banking in the corners. Major auto racing series that run at Salem are ARCA and USAC.
5.6 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
John Hay Center, Salem
143 min walk • The John Hay Center is on the eastern edge of the Salem Downtown Historic District in Salem, Indiana. It comprises: Hay-Morrison House: birthplace and home of Abraham Lincoln's private secretary and Secretary of State under William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt, John Hay, and is on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971.
5.5 miNE
Tower, Romanesque architecture
Washington County Courthouse, Salem
141 min walk • The Washington County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Salem, Washington County, Indiana. It was designed by Harry P. McDonald and his brother, both of Louisville, and built in 1886. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque building and faced with limestone from the area was used in the construction.
5.5 miNE
38°36'15"N • 86°5'52"W
The Depot Railroad Museum, Salem
141 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
5.5 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Salem Downtown Historic District, Salem
141 min walk • The Salem Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Salem, Washington County, Indiana. The original plat of the town, founded in 1814, is within the district.
5.6 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Salem
144 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at Salem, Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, and is a Richardsonian Romanesque style brick and stone church.
5.5 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, Salem
140 min walk • Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence is a historic jail and residence located at Salem, Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1881, and is a Second Empire style brick and stone building.