Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill

The Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill (also known as the Arcadia Mill Site or Escambia Manufacturing Company) is a historic site a mile southwest of Milton, Florida, United States. On August 3, 1987, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill
Entrance to the site
Nearest cityMilton, Florida
Coordinates30°36′35″N 87°5′3″W
NRHP reference No.87001300[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 3, 1987

The remains of the early 19th century industrial water-powered mill complex are now part of the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, which is managed by the West Florida Historic Preservation. There is a visitor center and museum with exhibits about the site, and an elevated boardwalk through the archaeological remains of the complex and adjacent swamp.

The West Florida Historic Preservation, part of the University of West Florida, also manages Historic Pensacola Village, the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, and the Pensacola Historical Society.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.


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