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    G. & S.M. - along a river on an 1861 atlas. What does it mean?

    Grist and Saw Mill?

    Any Idea?
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    Re: G. & S.M. - along a river on an 1861 atlas. What does it mean?

    Maybe just the name of the owners OR it could mean GOLD & SILVER MINE !
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    Re: G. & S.M. - along a river on an 1861 atlas. What does it mean?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kiros32
    Grist and Saw Mill?

    Any Idea?
    You are correct - grist & saw mill.

    Sometimes you'll also see M.M. - merchant mill. These were typically bigger than saw or grist mills and they ground and packaged grain for shipping (not local use).

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