Historic Burfordville Covered Bridge — Attraction in Missouri

Great mill to visit. The current mill was built in 1867 and is the third to occupy this site. The original mill was built in 1800. Most of the original equipment has been removed except for the turbines and a set of 42” mill stones. There are several good examples of elevators, augers, rollers mills, and other equipment on display. The mill is no longer operated due to flood damage to the foundation. The foundation of the mill is directly in the water with the turbines located under the building. There is a covered bridge next the mill above the mill dam that is in great shape. The mill and bridge are very worthy of...

We had a great time with my parents and 3 of my grandkids, we got pizzas etc and a cooler of different flavored drinks and toured the mill looked at the covered bridge and creek.. they even had a fire truck for the kids to sit in.. the kids still had energy left.. lol 🤣.. but my only complaint was they offered us no disabled parking and parked my parents at the other end of the field from the mill when they have it on their plates 🙄😥 that either one of those rangers didn't care that we both had disabled plates and...

Every time I visit my Aunt who lives in Burfordville I drive down here to take a look at the area. Beautiful area especially when everything is in bloom (growing season ) Before the big flood in 1986 when vehicle traffic ended. That bridge is well built as I seen the high water marks back in the late 1980's. It's worth the 25 minute drive from Cape Girardeau. Don't forget to stop in Jackson for snacks and beverages as there are no services out there...