Department of Parks
Mill Closing Temporarily At Levi Jackson State Park

LONDON, Ky. – The mill at Levi Jackson State Park will be temporarily closed for three months while work is carried out to improve water flow to the mill.

McHargue’s Mill is a working reproduction along the Little Laurel River that has authentic interior works and millstones. It will close this week to allow for the dredging of a pond that is used to provide water for the mill.

The mill normally closes on Labor Day weekend so it will not re-open until next Memorial Day. However, cornmeal from the mill will still be sold at the park museum and campground.

The rest of the park – the museum, campground, pool, and mini-golf will remain open.

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 52 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov