Historic Barron's Mill faces deconstruction

OAKESDALE - J.C. Barron's Mill has stood in Oakesdale since its construction in 1890.

The old wooden mill was built in 1890 by J.G. Porter and was sold to Harvey Gray, then to Joseph C. Barron Sr. in 1907.

In December 1997, the Barron family sold the mill to Mary Jane Butters, an organic and grain marketer and owner of Paradise Farm Organics, Inc., of Moscow, Idaho.

The milling operation was moved to Moscow, but the old mill was maintained for several years to host tours.

"It was brought here in the late 1800s and was transported from back east. It was a full service grain mill and Mr. Barron...