Enterprise Mill

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The Enterprise Mill is one of the more notable landmarks in Augusta, Georgia. It was built in 1848 as a flour mill. Much of the original mill, built in grey granite brick, is still standing today, though the bulk of what is recognizable today as the Enterprise Mill was built in red brick in 1877. Like all the great mills of Augusta, it is built on the Augusta Canal. In 1923 the Graniteville Company acquired the mill and eventually added the large red sign bearing the company name atop the structure. The sign still stands today and is most noticeable at night when it glows bright red. Though for most of its existence the mill was used for various manufacturing ventures, in 1983 the mill ceased operations and closed its doors. For many years it was assumed that the structure would be demolished, but in the mid-90s the Mill underwent a massive overhaul and was converted in to apartments and retail and office spaces. The Enterprise Mill stands as today one of the best examples of the revitalization of downtown Augusta that began in the 90's.