Old Mill - North Little Rock AR - Pugh's Old Mill Gone with the Wind

The Old Mill, also known as Pugh's Old Mill, can be found on screen reels and in North Little Rock. Featured in the opening scene of "Gone with the Wind'', it is believed to be the last remaining structure from the film. Even though this location fits in perfectly with the 19th century look of the movie, the mill was actually constructed in 1933.

It was built as a replica of an old water powered grist mill, but it was designed to fit the landscape and not as a copy of any existing location. The neglected look of this location was done purposely to give it a used 19th century appearance. Justin Matthews, who paid for the creation, was after a worn and abandoned look for his new building.

The park features many concrete structures that were designed to look like natural flora and fauna. The sculptures include toadstools, tree stumps, and a tree branch enter-twined foot bridge that connects the mill to the rest of the park. The artist that was responsible for the life-like art was Dianico Rodriguez, and later the features were renovated by Carlos Cortes. It was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1986.

The Old Mill is open from dawn till dusk year round and admission is free. Visitors are allowed to tour the grounds and mill at their own pace. In addition to tours, visitors will see people having picnics on the grounds. Children can be seen laying in the grass or playing in the water of the creek that runs through the park. Other events that are held at this location are weddings and photo shoots by local groups such as the North Little Rock School system, who uses this as a location for their school photographs. For more information contact the park's office at: (501) 228-4677.