In 1866, following the devastating Civil War, Mr. John
Saxon and Mr. Iverson packed up their belongs and
gathered their Civil War pensions and pay, left Georgia
and came to the banks of the Little Tallapoosa River
right here at Butlers Mill.
Believing they could make a new life on these muddy
banks, they built one of the first mills and dams in the
area. The banks of the river and surrounding area was
lush with Alabama red mud, rocks, and trees. Just the
materials needed.
The middle white building is the corn mill. Later a cotton
gin was built and eventually a saw mill.
The cotton mill is where the restaurant is located. One of
the final bales of cotton, from 1973, is on the front
porch. When cleaning the upstairs during renovations old
cotton journals were found dating back to the 1950's.
Stop by sometime to see if your grandpappy sold cotton
to the Butler Warehouse and Gin.
The Butler family purchased the properties in the 1940's.
Today Butlers Mill is a landmark for local folks and has
been visited by patrons from all over the world. Butlers is
often a destination when friends or family visit. The rich
history and rustic atmosphere is pleasant and unique.
Saxon and Mr. Iverson packed up their belongs and
gathered their Civil War pensions and pay, left Georgia
and came to the banks of the Little Tallapoosa River
right here at Butlers Mill.
Believing they could make a new life on these muddy
banks, they built one of the first mills and dams in the
area. The banks of the river and surrounding area was
lush with Alabama red mud, rocks, and trees. Just the
materials needed.
The middle white building is the corn mill. Later a cotton
gin was built and eventually a saw mill.
The cotton mill is where the restaurant is located. One of
the final bales of cotton, from 1973, is on the front
porch. When cleaning the upstairs during renovations old
cotton journals were found dating back to the 1950's.
Stop by sometime to see if your grandpappy sold cotton
to the Butler Warehouse and Gin.
The Butler family purchased the properties in the 1940's.
Today Butlers Mill is a landmark for local folks and has
been visited by patrons from all over the world. Butlers is
often a destination when friends or family visit. The rich
history and rustic atmosphere is pleasant and unique.
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