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Graue Mill

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Graue Mill is a historic brick grist mill built in 1852 in Oak Brook, Illinois, on Salt Creek. Frederick Graue constructed the water-powered flour mill to serve local farmers in DuPage County. The mill is documented as having served as a station on the Underground Railroad, where Graue provided refuge for enslaved persons seeking freedom before the Civil War. Today, the restored mill operates as a museum demonstrating 19th-century milling techniques.

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Where is Graue Mill located?

Graue Mill is in Oak Brook, Illinois, on Salt Creek. It served farmers in DuPage County.

When was Graue Mill built?

Frederick Graue constructed the brick grist mill in 1852. It used water power from Salt Creek to process grain.

What was Graue Mill used for?

Graue Mill was a water-powered flour mill serving local farmers. Its machinery and brick construction reflect 19th-century milling in DuPage County.

Why is Graue Mill connected with the Underground Railroad?

The mill is documented as having served as a station on the Underground Railroad. That history adds an important antislavery connection to its role as a working mill.

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