Too Many Mills, Too Little Water? The Hydropower Challenge

In much of 19th century American history, water power was king. When that water power was next to a major canal, everyone wanted in. Everything looked perfect for the area around Tinkers Creek Falls in Bedford, Ohio. Just a few miles off the Ohio & Erie Canal, mills were built above the falls, below the falls, at the falls and, often, right on top of the ruins of previous mills. This was a problem, as hit happens. So many mills were built, in fact, that they ran out of water! Join me as I explore the ruins of what's left around the falls, with sawmills, roller mills, and even a very early, DC power plant for the town, and learn of their ultimate fate. Visit the Tinkers Creek Falls area at Viaduct Park clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/bedford-reservation/viaduct-park Support the channel Patreon:   / industrialrevolution   *Affiliate Store: https://www.explorationguides.com/Store/ #industrialrevolution #waterpower #dcpower #ruins