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Millstones.
The runner stone is the upper or revolving stone, and was turned by water power. If was first used in a mill in Johnville (formerly called Smithville). Later, it was brought to Bulwer where it was used by a succession of blacksmiths as a platform on which to place iron tires on wooden wheels.
(Compton County Museum Collection / Photo - Jackie Hyman)
The runner stone is the upper or revolving stone, and was turned by water power. If was first used in a mill in Johnville (formerly called Smithville). Later, it was brought to Bulwer where it was used by a succession of blacksmiths as a platform on which to place iron tires on wooden wheels.
(Compton County Museum Collection / Photo - Jackie Hyman)