Hill’s Mill and its millpond have been landmarks of the Concord community in northern Schley County for well over a century.

According to Keith Hill, the great-great grandson of original owner Lewis Hill (1828-1904), the site of the mill has been in the family since before 1873. Slaughter Hill sold the land to his brothers, Lewis and Elbert (1838-1905) around that time. They were the children of Archibald (1803-1882) and Samantha Barfield Hill (1807-1863) of Taylor County.

Keith Hill has done extensive research on the mill and notes that the pond and dam were in place at the time of the 1873 sale, but apparently, not the mill. It was built some time in the last quarter of the 19th century, but isn’t documented by deed until 1902, at which time Lewis bought out Elbert’s part of the business. Lewis’s widow, Mary, sold the property to Henry Hurst in 1905, and a year later, Hurst sold it to the Hills’ half-brother, Josiah Hill (1868-1931). The property changed hands numerous times over the next few decades but returned to family in 1944, and to my knowledge, is still in their possession. It was in use at least until 1955.

This location remains one of the most beautiful places in the county, and is well-loved by generations, for its association with milling corn, cotton, and lumber at various times, but also as a favorite recreational spot. It is located on private property.