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According to the Marble Hill Press ( Oct. 28, 1897 ), the McMinn Mill had recently burned.

The fire, thought to have been caused by a match being dropped into the wool, was so fierce for a time that it seemed the J. A.

Slagle General Merchandise Store across the way would burn also.

Quilts, blankets and other items were dipped into the nearby river and spread upon the roof to save it.

The office of Dr. Cubbage and the Randolph James Store, both located to the south of the mill, were destroyed in the blaze.

The mill was never rebuilt.