Old Mill in Ira, New York

Old Mill in Ira, New York
This old building contains the first grist mill in Ira, New York, built by John Hooker in 1818. The Cato Milling Company added to the mill, using its original portion as a store room. Ira is known as Cato today, and is on NY State Route 34 and 370.

Author: Michael Kleen

Michael Kleen is an author, raconteur, and occasional traveler. He has a M.A. in History and M.S. in Education. He enjoys studying military history, folklore, and philosophy.

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