Bazore Mill
Also known as: Jones Mill
Why it's listed
Beside Deer Creek south of Williamsport, this wood-frame mill rises two and a half stories on a stone foundation and has a tin-covered gable roof. It was built in 1849 on the site of an earlier mill raised in 1813-14 by David Yates. William Bazore bought the mill in the 1880s, remodeled and enlarged it, installed new machinery and doubled its capacity. A 1913 flood damaged the building and its equipment. John Jones later leased and then purchased the mill, and it stayed in the Jones family and operated until the 1960s. A two-story shed-roofed addition dates from 1885, and original horizontal siding survives beneath the present metal siding. The 1 3/4 mile mill race remains, though overgrown. Supplementary letters describe two Leffel turbines installed in 1875 and 1894. The mill was listed for its local importance as an industrial site that served the township and county for 156 years.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the mill has considerable local significance as an industrial site that operated from 1849 until the mid-1960s. It succeeded an 1813-14 mill, and the two mills served Deer Creek Township and Pickaway County for 156 years. Mills were among the first buildings erected in rural areas.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 78002172, listed December 19, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | S of Williamsport on OH 138 at Deer Creek, Williamsport |
|---|---|
| County | Pickaway County |
| Listed | December 19, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002172 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Areas of significance | Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition on the form, with the mill race intact but overgrown. Milling ended in the mid-1960s, and a new owner plans to restore the mill race and wheel and convert the building to a residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 39.55116, -83.10857 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78002172.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q113860888
- This listing as JSON
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