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Laurel Mill sits on seven acres in Franklin County, North Carolina. Colonel Jordan Jones purchased Laurel Mill soon after the Civil War ended. No records remain of when the grist mill was constructed (mid-1800's), but at the time of his purchase it was already known as “Old Laurel Mill.” Jones realized the potential of the mill for more than just grinding grain and soon installed a water-powered cotton gin. After its success, he built a spinning plant and began producing yarn and cloth from the

Laurel Mill sits on seven acres in Franklin County, North Carolina. Colonel Jordan Jones purchased Laurel Mill soon after the Civil War ended. No records remain of when the grist mill was constructed (mid-1800's), but at the time of his purchase it was already known as “Old Laurel Mill.”Jones realized the potential of the mill for more than just grinding grain and soon installed a water-powered cotton gin. After its success, he built a spinning plant and began producing yarn and cloth from the r