The mill located at Montauk State Park is over 100 years old, and served the community well into the 1920s. Built in 1896, the old mill had very extensive machinery, and much of it is still there today. The mill used water power from a turbine, which was considered the most efficent power source. Parts of the system still work today.
At one time, there were three different mills located in the Montauk valley area, before this one was built. The current mill was built further away from the river, to avoid flood damage. For over 30 years, millers ground hundreds of pounds of wheat and flour for local residents. The community of Montauk included mills, churches, schools, a blacksmith's shop, several general stores, and numerous homes scattered around the countryside. This historic site was very important, and a crucial part of the community into the 1920s.
Today, tours of the mill are given on weekends, and are free to the public. Hours for the tours vary, depending upon demand and scheduled groups. New schedules are posted every week showing dates and times of available tours. For more information regarding tours, or to schedule a group tour, please call the park naturalist at 573-548-2225. A day use area and picnic pavilion are located across from the mill.