Wolcott Mill

Wolcott Mill is a historic grain milling facility located in Ray Township, Michigan, consisting of multiple connected structures. The complex includes the main mill building, a millpond for water power, a converted barn, storage buildings, and other structures arranged along the waterfront.

Fred B. Wolcott acquired the mill in 1878 and built it into a thriving flour production operation. The facility continued under his direction and later management until it finally closed in 1967 after serving the region for nearly a century.

This mill once served as the center of local grain processing, where farmers brought crops to be turned into flour for their communities. The machinery on display shows how essential this work was to people's daily lives and the region's food production.

The mill complex is now open to visitors as part of a public park where you can walk around the structures and grounds. A museum inside the restored barn building provides information about how the mill operated and its role in the community.

The mill supplied flour to major bakeries in Detroit including companies that produced well-known baked goods for regional consumers. This reputation as a reliable supplier of quality flour extended the mill's influence well beyond the immediate local area.

Location: Michigan

GPS coordinates: 42.76611,-82.92667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:20