![]() ![]() If you can’t tell by its name, this is the biggest spring in Missouri and one of the largest in the world 275 million gallons of water rush daily from this massive spring into the Current River. Big Spring, near Van Buren Photo by Don Massey. Tours are still available at the four-story mill that is surrounded by a beautiful oak and pine forest. It features a turbine instead of a water wheel, so it was considered ahead of its time and processed grain until 1918. The scenic, red mill was constructed in 18 by George Washington McCaskill, one of the most well-known farmers in Shannon County. It is the seventh largest spring in the state with a discharge of 81 million gallons of water into the Jacks Fork River per day. Alley Spring and Mill, Eminence Photo by Ciearra Jackson.Īlley Spring and Mill is arguably the most recognizable and photographed spring and mill combo in Missouri. Here are six of the many beautiful springs that grace our state. Most rivers that the springs feed into also offer kayaking and canoeing, perfect for an autumn adventure. If you’re in need of a breath of fresh air, many of these springs and mills offer hiking around the area. These extraordinary mills off er a peek into the Show-Me State’s history and a way to learn about the imperative role they played. Before modern technology, fast-moving spring water created energy for the machines to quickly grind grain into flour. ![]() Near a handful of those springs, a mill is present as well. ![]() More than two thousand springs can be found in Missouri, and you can see many of these natural springs where bright blue water rushes into the state’s most magnificent rivers. This article originally appeared in the October 2020 issue of Missouri Life magazine. ![]()
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