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Hodgson Water Mill in Ozark County, Missouri #ozarks #missouri #historicmills
Hodgson Water Mill in Ozark County, Missouri #ozarks #missouri #historicmills
Hodgson Water Mill in Dora, MO. One of my favorite places. Hodgson Mill products (flour, cornmeal, etc) are still sold in stores too! #mill #spring #missouri
I had been seeing this mill pop up on Facebook and discovered that it was only about an hour away! Such a beautiful spot. There are picnic tables, bridges and trails. People swim in the water as well! A true gem tucked away in the Ozark mountains! Hodgson Water Mill, only a few minutes away through famous Ozark County scenery. From Dawt, return to PP Hwy. and turn left on PP to H Hwy. Turn left on H and go north to Hwy. 181. Turn left again on Hwy. 181 to Hodgson Mill. Built in 1861 to harness the power of a massive spring flowing into Bryant Creek and rebuilt in 1897, the tall, three-story frame building nestles against a bluff of the Bryant. Though the mill no longer grinds grain, it still houses the old milling machinery. (The nationally distributed line of stone-ground bakery products bearing the Hodgson name is now produced at a modern mill in nearby Gainesville.) The spring still spews nearly 3,000,000 gallons of clear, cold water a day. Besides the mill, it once powered a cotton gin, a lumber mill, and a clothing factory. In pre-REA days, the power of the water also generated electricity for all the mill-site enterprises. And, once upon a time, thanks to the constant 58 degree temperature of the spring, the mill was a popular site for neighborhood dances. Issuing from the bluff under the mill building, the spring is still picturesque. It nourishes native ferns and mosses clinging to crevices in the sheer rock wall. Some of the water is diverted to the mill pond, where watercress and other marine plants thrive. Inside the mill building, an opening to a cave in the face of the bluff provides natural air conditioning. A modern day facility in nearby Gainesville, MO is still producing and distributing the all natural stone ground flours of the past under the Hodgson Mill name. #LIFEATEXPEDIA #WATERMILL #LOCALSIGHTS #OZARKMOUNTAINS #IHEARTTHEOZARKS
I had been seeing this mill pop up on Facebook and discovered that it was only about an hour away! Such a beautiful spot. There are picnic tables, bridges and trails. People swim in the water as well! A true gem tucked away in the Ozark mountains! Hodgson Water Mill, only a few minutes away through famous Ozark County scenery. From Dawt, return to PP Hwy. and turn left on PP to H Hwy. Turn left on H and go north to Hwy. 181. Turn left again on Hwy. 181 to Hodgson Mill. Built in 1861 to harness the power of a massive spring flowing into Bryant Creek and rebuilt in 1897, the tall, three-story frame building nestles against a bluff of the Bryant. Though the mill no longer grinds grain, it still houses the old milling machinery. (The nationally distributed line of stone-ground bakery products bearing the Hodgson name is now produced at a modern mill in nearby Gainesville.) The spring still spews nearly 3,000,000 gallons of clear, cold water a day. Besides the mill, it once powered a cotton gin, a lumber mill, and a clothing factory. In pre-REA days, the power of the water also generated electricity for all the mill-site enterprises. And, once upon a time, thanks to the constant 58 degree temperature of the spring, the mill was a popular site for neighborhood dances. Issuing from the bluff under the mill building, the spring is still picturesque. It nourishes native ferns and mosses clinging to crevices in the sheer rock wall. Some of the water is diverted to the mill pond, where watercress and other marine plants thrive. Inside the mill building, an opening to a cave in the face of the bluff provides natural air conditioning. A modern day facility in nearby Gainesville, MO is still producing and distributing the all natural stone ground flours of the past under the Hodgson Mill name. #LIFEATEXPEDIA #WATERMILL #LOCALSIGHTS #OZARKMOUNTAINS #IHEARTTHEOZARKS
Tranquil Log Cabin adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest + minutes to the river

Tranquil Log Cabin adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest + minutes to the river

Pottersville MO
Stay at this cabin in Dora. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attraction McGarr Ridge Trailhead is located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
We absolutely adore Jimmy's cabin and consider it one of our favorite getaways. This was our second visit, and we're already eagerly planning our third! It's the perfect sanctuary to unwind from city life, as all stress simply melts away upon arrival. The cabin is thoughtfully stocked with every ...

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Tranquil Log Cabin adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest + minutes to the river
Secluded House Ntl Forest Border Wi-Fi Pets

Secluded House Ntl Forest Border Wi-Fi Pets

Dora MO
Stay at this holiday home in Dora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction McGarr Ridge Trailhead is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Dora
Mary is a great host and we hope to be back this fall for hunting season. I would recommend staying here

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

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Baymont by Wyndham West Plains

Baymont by Wyndham West Plains

2.5 out of 5
1605 Imperial Drive West Plains MO
The price is €71 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
€71
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Plains. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent stay

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Baymont by Wyndham West Plains
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Tranquil Log Cabin adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest + minutes to the river

Tranquil Log Cabin adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest + minutes to the river

Pottersville MO
Stay at this cabin in Dora. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attraction McGarr Ridge Trailhead is located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
We absolutely adore Jimmy's cabin and consider it one of our favorite getaways. This was our second visit, and we're already eagerly planning our third! It's the perfect sanctuary to unwind from city life, as all stress simply melts away upon arrival. The cabin is thoughtfully stocked with every ...

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Tranquil Log Cabin adjacent to Mark Twain National Forest + minutes to the river
Secluded House Ntl Forest Border Wi-Fi Pets

Secluded House Ntl Forest Border Wi-Fi Pets

Dora MO
Stay at this holiday home in Dora. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction McGarr Ridge Trailhead is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Dora
Mary is a great host and we hope to be back this fall for hunting season. I would recommend staying here

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Secluded House Ntl Forest Border Wi-Fi Pets
WIFI!! Big Oak Cabin, ozarks, hot tub, rivers!

WIFI!! Big Oak Cabin, ozarks, hot tub, rivers!

Tecumseh MO
Stay at this chalet in Tecumseh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities.
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
Nice clean cabin. Well stocked and we enjoyed the stay.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

WIFI!! Big Oak Cabin, ozarks, hot tub, rivers!
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These old water mills take us back to the 1700 to 1800"s

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