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Clifton Mill
Owen Davis fought in the American Revolutionary War and like many men who fought in that war did so for freedom. The freedom to live your life without the oppressive yoke of government restrictions and taxes. With the end of the war the westward expansion exploded. Davis moved into the frontier and found this unique gorge of the Little Miami River. It is here he built his first mill. With the help of his son-in-law General Benjamin Whiteman he would also construct a sawmill and a distillery. Soon a small town arose around the enterprise and the new town was named Davis Mills. In 1810 Davis sold the mill to Robert Patterson who changed the name to Cliff Town. The Little Miami River supported other grist mills as well as a woolen mill, barrel mill, paper mill and a sawmill.

The present building which is Clifton Mill was built in 1869 by the Armstrong family . It would stay in the same family until 1948 when it was abandoned. On a hike in 1962 Robert Heller discovered the old mill and was responsible for placing it on the path to restoration.

Today the mill and Clifton itself is a portal into American History. Learn how a mill works, take in a marvelous view of the river and enjoy a delicious meal. The Millrun Restaurant sets in the back of the building offering both breakfast and lunch. Relax to the sound of falling water as you enjoy a home cooked meal, all the while the Little Miami races below.
Clifton Mill
75 Water Street Clifton, Ohio 45316 (just South of Springfield Ohio)
HOURS OF OPERATION
February through November 20:
Monday - Friday 9 am till 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8 am till 5 pm
CLOSED Christmas, New Year's, Easter, and Thanksgiving




