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Ancient Pinehurst mill and gunsmith legacy amid relics
A detailed portrait of the 1848 Pinehurst mill built by James Ray a noted gunsmith. The article describes log houses, pine forests, old bridges and a pond mill walk to McKenzie’s home. It recalls Rays work including hand forged tools and Ray rifles still in use. The site’s history traces to early settlers from Scotland and a 1813 dam, with later rebuilds and plans for a saw mill.
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Pinehurst
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H. A. McKenzie
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James Ray
Rays Work
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