Pelham Mills Site

Pelham Mills Site is an archaeological location along the Enoree River where stone foundations, brick pilings, and two remaining steam smokestacks mark what was once an active textile production facility. The site spans several acres and reveals through its physical remains the industrial past of the area.

The textile mill was established in 1820 and was the first of its kind in the region, changing hands multiple times during its long operating period. Operations ceased in 1935 after decades of shaping the local economy.

The mill system employed local families who received payment in tokens for the mill store, creating a contained economic structure within the manufacturing community.

The site is accessible with interpretive signage that explains the former production methods and daily operations at the mill. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and structural remnants visible while exploring the grounds.

A stone dam crosses the river with six surviving sluice gates that once controlled water flow for powering the mill machinery. This structure reflects the engineering approach of the facility and remains one of the less noticed but well-preserved features of the site.