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It is unknown how successful the mill was until 1864, when Union forces moved into the area. annd under the Georgia Mill Act, gained some 100 acres in the process. Given Pace's propensity for economic opportunity and accumulation of property, owning and operating a mill would have been an appropriate acquisition, and likely began operation of the mill in the late1830's - early 1940's. The configuration of mills varied in size and appearance, and were dependent on a source of water to power operations. Prior to the Civil War there were 23 grist mills in Cobb County, and 5 saw mills. Initially, saw mills provided building materials, and grist mills provided the grinding of grains for flour and corn meal.
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(footnote) Both were instrumental in newly developing areas. The operation of a saw mill would be awarded with 500 acres. In addition to land lotteries, the State of Georgia had a standing Act from 1777, that anyone who should erect and provide operation of a grist mill within the state, would be awarded 100 acres. The period of his arrival was one of transition, as the Cherokee Indians were being removed from the area, land lotteries were being awarded to settlers, and gold had been discovered in the northwest of the state, and rumors of a railroad being built through Cobb County was materializing. He was primarily a merchant and operated a ferry on the Chattahoochee. Hardy Pace moved to the Vinings area of Cobb County in the 1830's, initially called Crossroads. Cal Dortch had provided a copy of the 1850 dam Act (see following) as well. Their research dated back to 2005, armed with union surveys and old geodetic surveys provided by Marian Blackwell. Long Vinings resident and historian Jody Smith and her husband Henry stated they had looked for a location for Pace's Mill in an area south of the I-75 overpass in the West Palidades area, but had not found the evidence thereof. Review of historical reference at Vinings Historical Society, Georgia Room of Marietta Library, and interviews with long term residents of Vinings produced some, but inconclusive, reference to thereto.
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Originating focus being cast on Vinings history as interfaced with the Hardy Pace family, initial question was on the origin of the street name of Paces Mill Road, with a margin notation - Why named? Visiting the Pace Mill access area of West Palisades, Chattahoochee National Park furthered the clue. Some connective comments are the theory of the author. during Sept - November 2007. Evidences may, or may not, represent all material considerations which may be available and open sourced in the future. The entrance road dips down and crosses under Cobb Parkway (Highway 41).The following is a complete set of Information, documents, and other factual inclusions within a three month intensive historic review study of Vinings, GA. The entrance to the parking lot is on the same side of the road as the BP Station. 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road.ĭirections Web site: planyourvisit/pacesmill.htm 41 for 1 mile cross the Chattahoochee and take an immediate left onto entrance road. 41(Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. 41 (Cobb Parkway) South 1.5 miles to the unit entrance on right, just beyond the BP Service Station. Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. Please remember to bring $3 for the National Park Service parking fee, unless you have a Chattahoochee NRA annual pass. We will go to Devils Race Course Shoals and back, about four and a half miles, which should take about two hours. We'll be meeting in the Paces Mill Parking Area at 6:30. The trail is mostly easy with some moderate uphill sections and some light scrambling on rocks in one part. It then rises up into the bluffs and comes back down to the river and ends at Devils Race Course Shoals. The West Palisades Trail follows the banks of the Chattahoochee, going under I-75 and crossing Rottenwood Creek. The West Palisades Unit of the Chattahooche National Recreation Area is inside the Perimeter in Vinings, on Cobb Parkway. $3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)ġ5 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area) You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information. After Work Hike - West Palisades - Paces Mill