In beautiful Cades Cove, there are numerous historical sites throughout the area. One of these is the John P. Cable Mill, which was an early grist and saw mill. There were few sources of power in the 1800s, so the water wheel at the mill was a key element in the lives of the pioneers. The mill also changed the way the people built their homes. After the saw mill, the homes were build almost exclusively of lumber and frame construction. This was the only mill in Cades Cove, and it is still standing and running to this day. While you are visiting the Great Smoky Mountains and Cades Cove, take a minute and walk around this historical landmark.
Posted by Chris Ann 
