Cook's Mill

Cook's Mill is a historic district in Greenville comprising multiple structures built around the original milling site. The main building rises 2.5 stories with hand-hewn post-and-beam construction joined by mortise and tenon joints, while a dam, mill pond, and water channels make up the supporting infrastructure that powered the 19th-century operation.

An earlier mill operated at this location from 1796, establishing the foundation upon which the current complex was built in 1857 on its stone base. This continuity of water-powered milling across generations shows the industrial development of Monroe County.

The location was the setting for one of the first recorded marriages in Monroe County in 1780, between Phillip Hamman and Christina Cook. This early union shows that people gathered here to mark important moments in their lives.

The district can be explored by walking around the various structures and features spread across the property. Visitors should check on-site information since some historic buildings may have restricted access or limited viewing areas.

Phillip Hamman, a key figure connected to this location, earned the title Savior of the Greenbrier for warning settlements about an attack in 1778. This brave act tied his name to the survival story of the early community.