Gazebo Project

Eagle Scout Kyle Wilmot of Union Springs constructed a gazebo

next to Mill Pond in downtown Union Springs.

While driving by this afternoon, Joan and I stopped to admire Kyle’s handiwork.

Mill Pond is located on the west side of State Route 90
north of Green Street.

This pond was created in 1789 by the
damming of the underground springs that surfaced in this area.

The creation of the pond was needed for power
generation of the mill. The original mill was abandoned, but
subsequent mills were built.

The mill pond is no longer being used
for mill operations and has become a haven for waterfowl.
The warmer temperatures of the underground springs that
feed it attract birds, including diving ducks, to the open water
year round.