This site was surveyed on August 1, 1852, and the mill, the largest of its time in Utah, was dedicated on May 6, 1853. Built on a rock foundation with solid adobe walls trimmed with red sandstone, this Burr mill operated until 1892, when roller mills replaced this type. For many years, all Bountiful ward baptisms took place in the pond south of the mill. Its millers were Daniel Davis, George Lincoln, George Winn, Richmond Louder, Charles Adcock, Wm. Adcock, and Wm. D. Major. Bishop Frederick Kesler designed the plans, supervised the construction, and installed the machinery. Appleton M. Harmon was an associated machinest, and Jesse W. Fox was the surveyor.