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Hodgson Water Mill in Ozark County, Missouri #ozarks #missouri #historicmills
Hodgson Water Mill in Ozark County, Missouri #ozarks #missouri #historicmills
Hodgson Water Mill in Dora, MO. One of my favorite places. Hodgson Mill products (flour, cornmeal, etc) are still sold in stores too! #mill #spring #missouri
I had been seeing this mill pop up on Facebook and discovered that it was only about an hour away! Such a beautiful spot. There are picnic tables, bridges and trails. People swim in the water as well! A true gem tucked away in the Ozark mountains! Hodgson Water Mill, only a few minutes away through famous Ozark County scenery. From Dawt, return to PP Hwy. and turn left on PP to H Hwy. Turn left on H and go north to Hwy. 181. Turn left again on Hwy. 181 to Hodgson Mill. Built in 1861 to harness the power of a massive spring flowing into Bryant Creek and rebuilt in 1897, the tall, three-story frame building nestles against a bluff of the Bryant. Though the mill no longer grinds grain, it still houses the old milling machinery. (The nationally distributed line of stone-ground bakery products bearing the Hodgson name is now produced at a modern mill in nearby Gainesville.) The spring still spews nearly 3,000,000 gallons of clear, cold water a day. Besides the mill, it once powered a cotton gin, a lumber mill, and a clothing factory. In pre-REA days, the power of the water also generated electricity for all the mill-site enterprises. And, once upon a time, thanks to the constant 58 degree temperature of the spring, the mill was a popular site for neighborhood dances. Issuing from the bluff under the mill building, the spring is still picturesque. It nourishes native ferns and mosses clinging to crevices in the sheer rock wall. Some of the water is diverted to the mill pond, where watercress and other marine plants thrive. Inside the mill building, an opening to a cave in the face of the bluff provides natural air conditioning. A modern day facility in nearby Gainesville, MO is still producing and distributing the all natural stone ground flours of the past under the Hodgson Mill name. #LIFEATEXPEDIA #WATERMILL #LOCALSIGHTS #OZARKMOUNTAINS #IHEARTTHEOZARKS
I had been seeing this mill pop up on Facebook and discovered that it was only about an hour away! Such a beautiful spot. There are picnic tables, bridges and trails. People swim in the water as well! A true gem tucked away in the Ozark mountains! Hodgson Water Mill, only a few minutes away through famous Ozark County scenery. From Dawt, return to PP Hwy. and turn left on PP to H Hwy. Turn left on H and go north to Hwy. 181. Turn left again on Hwy. 181 to Hodgson Mill. Built in 1861 to harness the power of a massive spring flowing into Bryant Creek and rebuilt in 1897, the tall, three-story frame building nestles against a bluff of the Bryant. Though the mill no longer grinds grain, it still houses the old milling machinery. (The nationally distributed line of stone-ground bakery products bearing the Hodgson name is now produced at a modern mill in nearby Gainesville.) The spring still spews nearly 3,000,000 gallons of clear, cold water a day. Besides the mill, it once powered a cotton gin, a lumber mill, and a clothing factory. In pre-REA days, the power of the water also generated electricity for all the mill-site enterprises. And, once upon a time, thanks to the constant 58 degree temperature of the spring, the mill was a popular site for neighborhood dances. Issuing from the bluff under the mill building, the spring is still picturesque. It nourishes native ferns and mosses clinging to crevices in the sheer rock wall. Some of the water is diverted to the mill pond, where watercress and other marine plants thrive. Inside the mill building, an opening to a cave in the face of the bluff provides natural air conditioning. A modern day facility in nearby Gainesville, MO is still producing and distributing the all natural stone ground flours of the past under the Hodgson Mill name. #LIFEATEXPEDIA #WATERMILL #LOCALSIGHTS #OZARKMOUNTAINS #IHEARTTHEOZARKS
Baymont by Wyndham West Plains

Baymont by Wyndham West Plains

2.5 out of 5
1605 Imperial Drive West Plains MO
The price is P4,796 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
P4,796
P5,439 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Scrambled eggs, sausage patties, biscuits and gravy every morning. Good coffee and juices. Other muffin, bagel, cereal options.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham West Plains
Comfort Inn & Suites US-60

Comfort Inn & Suites US-60

2.5 out of 5
150 E 19TH STREET Mountain Grove MO
The price is P6,622 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P6,622
P7,489 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
Rooms were nice and clean, beautiful dining room. Staff was helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites US-60
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
220 Jan Howard Expy West Plains MO
The price is P5,741 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P5,741
P6,511 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (679 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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Still Waters Resort

Still Waters Resort

4 out of 5
21 Stillwater Branson MO
Book a stay at this family-friendly condo in Branson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,550 reviews)
Clean and comfortable room with good view. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Quiet area and secluded.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Still Waters Resort
Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge

Marriott's Willow Ridge Lodge

3 out of 5
2929 Green Mountain Dr Branson MO
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Branson. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (857 reviews)
Our room was very clean and the room(s) was super spacious! It was nice and quiet with an amazing balcony where we sat to watch the sun set. The staff was super friendly, especially Christina, who took the time to get us more wax for the shuffleboard table! We will stay here again!

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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Oak Ridge at Branson

Oak Ridge at Branson

3 out of 5
245 Jess-Jo Pkwy Branson MO
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These old water mills take us back to the 1700 to 1800"s

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