War Eagle Mill is more than just a historic gem of Arkansas. During a typical day trip you can expect history lessons, demonstrations, plenty of items to peruse in the gift shop, and a scrumptious beans and cornbread lunch. However, the grist mill has a darker side as well. You may just meet a ghost or two! Let’s learn about some of the reported encounters at the mill.
Most know War Eagle Mill as a delicious and historic stop while visiting Northwest Arkansas.
Flickr/Jack Gray And it certainly is! However, the only working gristmill in the Natural State is more than a just a tourist attraction. Flour and cornmeal are made at the mill but so are some captivating ghost stories. Before we meet the ghosts, let’s learn about the pioneers that built this charming establishment.
The mill was built by Sylvanus and Catherine Blackburn back in 1832.
Facebook/War Eagle Mill, Rogers Arkansas Before War Eagle Mill was created, the nearest mill was over 25 miles away. The Blackburns spearheaded a community because of the mill. Folks were able to bring their harvested corn and the town soon thrived.
The mill has certainly persevered throughout the years, so naturally there’s a few spirits that may be left behind.
Facebook/War Eagle Mill, Rogers Arkansas It’s no wonder that the mill has a few ghosts since the building has been destroyed and rebuilt three times. Heavy rains, fire, and Confederate soldiers were the causes of the mill’s demolition. The mill was also heavily remodeled in 2015 after yet another flood.
One of the reported ghosts is a poltergeist in the restaurant.
War Eagle Mill Paranormal researchers have confirmed a presence in the Bean Palace. According to witnesses the poltergeist is a pest that throws plates and bangs on tables. The history of this spirit is unknown.
There’s another confirmed spirit that roams around the grounds of the mill.
Flickr/jim_mckenzie A Confederate soldier reportedly marches along the shores of War Eagle Creek. He’s difficult to focus on but visitors have seen a uniform-clad shimmering specter as they look out to the water. Remember the Confederates burnt the mill during the Civil War so this man may be having to make reparations for the misdeed.
You may or may not spot a ghost during a trip to the mill but even just the chance is pretty thrilling!
BlazenImages/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Whatever chills you may get during a tour will certainly be remedied with a piping hot batch of cornbread. Keep your camera at the ready in case you do meet an unexpected specter.
For more information on the mill you can visit their website or follow their Facebook Page.
Have you had any unusual encounters at War Eagle Mill? Share your supernatural stories with us in the comments below!
Flickr/Jack Gray
And it certainly is! However, the only working gristmill in the Natural State is more than a just a tourist attraction. Flour and cornmeal are made at the mill but so are some captivating ghost stories. Before we meet the ghosts, let’s learn about the pioneers that built this charming establishment.
Facebook/War Eagle Mill, Rogers Arkansas
Before War Eagle Mill was created, the nearest mill was over 25 miles away. The Blackburns spearheaded a community because of the mill. Folks were able to bring their harvested corn and the town soon thrived.
It’s no wonder that the mill has a few ghosts since the building has been destroyed and rebuilt three times. Heavy rains, fire, and Confederate soldiers were the causes of the mill’s demolition. The mill was also heavily remodeled in 2015 after yet another flood.
War Eagle Mill
Paranormal researchers have confirmed a presence in the Bean Palace. According to witnesses the poltergeist is a pest that throws plates and bangs on tables. The history of this spirit is unknown.
Flickr/jim_mckenzie
A Confederate soldier reportedly marches along the shores of War Eagle Creek. He’s difficult to focus on but visitors have seen a uniform-clad shimmering specter as they look out to the water. Remember the Confederates burnt the mill during the Civil War so this man may be having to make reparations for the misdeed.
BlazenImages/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
Whatever chills you may get during a tour will certainly be remedied with a piping hot batch of cornbread. Keep your camera at the ready in case you do meet an unexpected specter.
For more information on the mill you can visit their website or follow their Facebook Page.
We love visiting War Eagle Mill and this cider mill for a fall drive. It’s the perfect date once the leaves change colors!
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Address: 11045 War Eagle Rd, Rogers, AR 72756, USA
