Hagood Mill

The little one and I decided to spend our Saturday at our favorite place in Pickens County, Hagood Mill.

This gristmill was built in the 1800s and is still grinding corn today.  Back then, it was the focal point of a little farming village that established vital trade goods for an early Pickens community.

We saw an old moonshine still nestled against the hillside.  There was a blacksmith class going on, too.  They were making cast iron hooks.

We enjoyed watching the chickens roaming around...

Then roaming around ourselves in several log cabins.  This one housed the weaving loom.

Although we came here 4 years ago, we didn't remember there being a hiking trail.  So, off we go!

Nice bridge, and a cool addition to the place.

They also have a cotton gin, a country store, and some neat petroglyphs that were found under a road just 20 years ago.  Although it was quiet today, it's still a hopping place every 3rd Saturday of the month.  In October, they are hosting the state's fiddling championship competition!  We may have to come back for that.