One of the three water-powered grist mills which existed in Allen County in the mid to late 1800's, this picturesque mill and dam was located at Butlersville, about 10 miles west of Scottsville. In its early days, the mill ground both wheat and corn - later only corn. Many other people of this area can recall going to Butlersville "to mill". There was also a post office and two stores. In its later years, the corn which was ground into meal by the mill carried the "Star" brand. A picture of a red star was printed on its brown paper sacks. As far back as anyone can remember, the Rev. William (Willie) Thomas and his father-in-law, Alf Wilson owned the mill and operated it. After Mr. Wilson's death, Rev. Thomas took over the business and continued to operate it until his health failed. His son, Elvis, and later, his grandson, Willie Lee Smith operated the mill. When the farm was sold, Willie Lee purchased it, kept the mill and operated it. In 1946 or 1947, Smith sold the tract of land upon which the mill stood. After that, the mill was never operated and it gradually deteriorated. It had remained in the Thomas family for over 100 years. Aside from being a place of business, it was a widely used place of recreation. It was a popular spot for picnicking and swimming, and was used as a camping site by the Girl Scouts. Many churches used the mill pond for baptisms.