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Gilreath's Mill
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Gilreath's Mill, 2011
Location in South Carolina Show map of South Carolina Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Nearest city	Greer, South Carolina
Area	5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built	1839 (1839)
NRHP reference No.	76001703
Added to NRHP	May 28, 1976

Gilreath's Mill (at times also known as Heller's Mill, Bruce's Mill, and Taylor's Mill) is located on South Carolina Highway 101, near the town of Greer, South Carolina. The 2+1⁄2-story mill which sits on stone pillars was likely built ca1814, however, records can only confirm its existence as far back as 1839. It is one of the few remaining original mills that once provided staple foods and provided a place for rural residents to congregate.

The building, built by Joel Bruce, includes two gable-roof sheds that were added to the north end of the original building. The water wheel, which powered the mill, is located to the southwest of the building. The mill produced both cornmeal as well as flour.