Dexter Grist Mill

The original grist mill was built in 1637 by Thomas Dexter and replaced in 1654. It had the vital purpose of grinding corn into flour for essential baking needs. The Shawme pond was dammed up to create the power source for the grinding wheel. The water is fed by an underground stream that forms a creek which leads into the ocean. This creek provides for the return of the herring each spring. The mill was restored in 1961.