Family-Owned Since 1865, The Weisenberger Mill Is An Iconic Destination In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published June 07, 2020
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Long-running businesses in the Bluegrass State have been around for decades for a reason and one of them is Weisenberger Mill in Kentucky. This family-owned mill in Midway has been passed down through six generations of the Weisenberger family and their classic products can now be enjoyed and purchased in the most modern ways. This iconic destination is worth a visit when you’re in the area, but you can also order their wonderful grains online or find them in your local shops and restaurants.
Midway is a charming small town in the heart of the rolling hills of horse country in Kentucky.
The town and the entire area are definitely worth a visit, with many historical sites, picturesque horse farms, scenic drives, local restaurants, and more.
And one must-see stop near Midway is Weisenberger Mill.
This historic mill is a family-owned business that began all the way back in 1865. Since then, six generations of the family have kept the business going by providing high quality, sought after grains and other products to locals and the region.
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The original mill stood in this spot from 1865 to 1913, when it was torn down.
However, the stones from the building were ground up and turned into concrete to be used to build the new mill. This was a meaningful way to reuse the material and maintain the history of the building.
When a business lasts for more than 150 years, you know they've discovered the secret to what their customers are looking for. With the Weisenberger Mill, people expect the best tasting flours, corn meal, baking mixes, and of course grits.
The wonderful thing about this local mill is there are a number of ways to enjoy its products.
Of course you can visit the mill itself, take a look at the historic building and waterfall, and then shop for whatever products you may want to try. Everyone should do this at least once, but you can also shop online and have products delivered right to your house. Many Weisenberger Mill flours and mixes can also be purchased at local stores, just check the website linked below for locations near you.
If you'd like someone else to prepare your grits, breads, and other dishes, then check out many local restaurants that feature products from Weisenberger Mill.
Weisenberger Mill is often photographed for these features and of course our state can't get enough of its breads, mixes (try the hushpuppy mix!) and other products that have truly stood the test of time.
Just in case you didn’t already know about this local business in the Bluegrass that’s been around for over a century, now you know that the Weisenberger Mill in Kentucky is historic, beautiful, and still churning out everything you need for so many delicious meals. Have you visited the mill and do you use their products? Tell us your favorites in the comments!
