Turley Mill and Distillery Site, Archaeological site in Taos, United States
The Turley Mill and Distillery Site features stone foundations and remains of a two-story structure along the Rio Hondo, 11 miles north of Taos.
Built around 1830, the mill operated as a flour production facility and whiskey distillery until its destruction during the Taos Revolt of 1847.
The site represents early American industrial development in New Mexico, combining grain milling operations with the production of a regional whiskey called Taos Lightning.
The archaeological remains sit on private land owned by the Kit Carson Memorial Foundation and require special permission for research visits.
The mill complex employed over 100 workers and featured wooden plank floors, which distinguished it from other commercial buildings in 1840s New Mexico.
Location: Taos County
GPS coordinates: 36.53972,-105.62194
Latest update: April 4, 2025 00:40
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