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Klepzig Mill is an abandoned small water turbine grist and sawmill located on Rocky Creek at Mill Mountain Shut-in. The mill is located in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, near Eminence, Mo.. Klepzig Mill was built by Walter Klepzig before 1912. In the 1940’s Klepzig Mill was used to generate electricity for a nearby farmstead. The mill's construction is typical of the mills of the area having been built of sawn boards with no framing, known as a “sawmill house” style.

The Ozark National Scenic Riverways was established in 1964, making it America's first national park area to protect a wild river system. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams. Visitors can enjoy water activities, such as floating, canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Additionally there are opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Over 130 miles of waterways and 300 identified caves exist within the park.

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Klepzig Mill is an abandoned small water turbine grist and sawmill located on Rocky Creek at Mill Mountain Shut-in. The mill is located in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, near Eminence, Mo.. Klepzig Mill was built by Walter Klepzig before 1912. In the 1940’s Klepzig Mill was used to generate electricity for a nearby farmstead. The mill's construction is typical of the mills of the area having been built of sawn boards with no framing, known as a “sawmill house” style.<br /> <br /> The Ozark National Scenic Riverways was established in 1964, making it America's first national park area to protect a wild river system. The Ozark National Scenic Riverways is known for its caves, springs, sinkholes and losing streams. Visitors can enjoy water activities, such as floating, canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing. Additionally there are opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Over 130 miles of waterways and 300 identified caves exist within the park.