A reinforced concrete bridge over the Pea River, thought to be the first in Alabama, was erected in 1920-21 at a cost of $92,108.97 and dedicated on August 3, 1921 as a memorial to the 57 men from Dale County who lost their lives in World War 1. Its engineers were Mitcham, Keller, Smith and Land, and county officials were Windham, Sessions, Roberts, Ziglar, Mullins and Archer. In 1977, through the efforts of the Dale County Historical Society, the bridge was placed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage by the Alabama Historical Commission. This land was purchased in 1832 by Henry Black, who erected the first grist mill. In 1837 Creek Indians who escaped from the Battle of Hobdy's Bridge were routed here by Dale Militia. Subsequent mill owners were Hough, Frazier, Munn, Fleming and Beck. A post office called Scroggins Mill was established in 1844 with Edmund Black as postmaster and re-established as River Mills in 1877 with Daniel Munn as postmaster. During the War Between the States, the mill was used to operate wool carding machines, and from 1875 to 1950 this site was a popular recreation center.