Markle Mill Park
Address: 4905 N. Mill Dam Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805
Phone Number: 812-462-3392
Park Staff
Trueman Fraza, Maintenance Specialist
Tony Colletti, Maintenance Specialist
Larry Evans, Part-Time Maintenance Specialist
Park Details
Total Acreage: 8.00 acres
Park Overview & Features
Markle Mill Park is situated on Mill Dam Road on Otter Creek in northern Vigo County. The eight acre parcel of land was quitclaim deeded to Vigo County on July 27, 1999, by Hulman & Company and was quitclaim deeded to the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department by the Vigo County Commissioners in November 2023. In 1816, Colonel Abraham Markle constructed a dam over Otter Creek and built a grist-sawmill. At one time a distillery sat on the site. Only the dam and remnants of the mill foundation remain. The site is a registered historic landmark. It was the desire of the Hulman-George family to have the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department serve as a caretaker of this historic property for the benefit of the community.
Much has been written and is available on the history of the site. According to history enthusiasts, the mill was the longest operating gristmill east of the Mississippi River. At one point in time, it was part of the underground railroad.
The park attracts the general public due to the waterfall over the dam. A gazebo, picnic tables, and a grill are available to visitors. The aesthetic qualities of the park draw in fishermen, lunch hour clientele, history enthusiasts, neighbors, and individuals seeking a quiet place.
Markle Mill at Markle Mill Park
Located in northern Vigo County, the 8-acre parcel of land was quitclaim deeded to the county on July 27, 1999, by Hulman & Company. In 1816, Colonel Abraham Markle constructed a dam over Otter Creek and built a grist-sawmill. At one time a distillery also sat on the site. Only the dam and remnants of the mill foundation remain. The site is officially registered as an historic landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the desire of the Hulman-George family to have the Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department serve as a caretaker of this historic property for the benefit of the community.
Markle Mill was the longest operating gristmill east of the Mississippi River. At one point in time, it was part of the underground railroad. The aesthetic qualities of the park draws in fishermen, lunch hour visitors, history buffs, neighbors, and individuals seeking a quiet place.
Markle Mill Park Photos
