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Rusting workings Anderson Mill oldest standing mill North Tyger River Spartanburg County Moore South Carolina Americana Collection

Anderson Mill – Americana Collection

Historically powered by the North Tyger River, rusting workings now mark Anderson Mill, the oldest standing mill in South Carolina. Built in the late 18th Century near Moore in Spartanburg County, it is now listed in the nationalregister.sc.gov.


camera: Nikon D60 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
focal length: 18mm | exposure: f/22 – 1/30th second – ISO 100


Two Rusting Waterwheel Anderson Mill oldest standing mill North Tyger River Spartanburg County Moore South Carolina Americana Collection

Anderson Mill – Americana Collection

Two rusting waterwheels share their weathered patina with the surrounding rock foundation on Anderson Mill near Moore, South Carolina. On the North Tyger River in Spartanburg County, Anderson Mill, built in the late 18th Century, is the oldest standing mill in South Carolina. It is now listed in the nationalregister.sc.gov.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 82mm | exposure: f/11 – 1/400th second – ISO 200


Rusting Waterwheel Anderson Mill oldest standing mill North Tyger River Spartanburg County Moore South Carolina National Register of Historic Places Americana Collection

Anderson Mill – Americana Collection

Vines and brush grow in and around this rusting waterwheel on Anderson Mill near Moore, South Carolina. Positioned on the North Tyger River in Spartanburg County, Anderson Mill is the oldest standing mill in South Carolina. This historic landmark was built in the late 18th Century, and is now listed in the nationalregister.sc.gov.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 170mm | exposure: f/11 – 1/400th second – ISO 200