Nearly 200 year ago the seeds were planted on the northwest corner of 14 mile and Franklin Roads for the Franklin Cider Mill. Recognized as a National Historic Site, the Mill includes parts of the original building, water wheel, and 90-ton cider press.
In 1837, the same year Michigan gained its statehood, Colonel Peter VanEvery purchased the property, completed the building, and opened the Franklin Grist Mill on the banks of the Franklin River. The Mill, powered by the existing water wheel, grinded grain into flour.
In the early 1900s, the Franklin Grist Mill flooded and shut down until the property was purchased in 1918 by Robert McKee. Mr. McKee changed the Mill from a grist mill to a cider mill that operated during the fall apple season.
In 1966, Jack Peltz, a Franklin resident with experience in the produce business, purchased the Mill. The Peltz family takes great pride in continuing to operate this one-of-a-kind piece of history. We take pride in our family-friendly atmosphere and strive to provide exceptional products and service.
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