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The History of the Rufty/Wilhelm Mill on Dutch Second Creek
By Cathy Rufty, granddaughter of O. O. Rufty
Following is a compilation of information on the property known as the Rufty/Wilhelm Mill. The information is from personal recollection, newspaper article, and library research sources including the McCubbins/Linn files, Rowan Heritage book entry, deed books, wills, court records and estate data. With all research involving the 18th and 19th century, data is not complete, but is sufficient to reconstruct a reasonable story.
Rufty/Wilhelm mill just before destruction when Power Company flooded the property with High Rock Lake project.
Old Rufty/Wilhelm mill course on Dutch 2nd Creek at Bringle Ferry Road.
Summary Conclusions:
Dutch Second Creek is located in Morgan Township in southeastern Rowan County. The southern section of the creek originates below the town of Rockwell with several feeder streams and drains north, more or less paralleling Reedy Creek, which lies to the east of 2nd creek. The two creeks intersect into Dutch Second Creek proper which empties into the Yadkin River at the Rowan/ Davidson County line. The Rufty/Wilhelm mill was located at the intersection of Dutch 2nd Creek and Reedy Creek.