In 1845, David Schuyler Haywood constructed a gristmill (now known as Wellers) at this site on the western edge of Saline, Michigan.
Henry Ford Village Industry
1935 After Ford rebuilt the old flour mill, he created this Ford complex. He paid 700 farmers to grown soybeans, which he refined for plastics and paints for his autos and parts during WWII.
Barnegat Schuyler Mill – Ford Soybean Plant Complex, building of the dam and Wellers.
A small settlement, Barnegat, soon coalesced around the mill site; Barnegat was annexed by the village of Saline in 1848.
HISTORIC TAILRACE THREATENED
Friends of the Saline Mill Pond is a citizens group that came together to address preservation and budget concerns over removal of the dam.
Here is our Statement after the final study presentation on March 17, 2025.
The City has now kicked this down the road to October 5. Make your voices heard and
SEND EMAIL TO DAM@CITYOFSALINE.ORG.
