Benson Grist Mill

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The Benson Grist Mill is an historic site which is the home to the Mill, which was built in 1854, and many other pioneer era buildings and artifacts.

Site is only open May through October. During the off season, you can schedule to use the site by emailing us at [email protected].

10/19/2026

The Fall Festival last weekend at The Benson Grist Mill was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who participated and to all of the vendors. We can't wait to do it again next year!

10/12/2026

Don’t miss the Fall Festival at the Mill!

Mascot Monday is here, and Thunderhoof brought a jaw-dropping lineup for the week! 🤘🐏

Catch high-speed dirt action and cozy autumn traditions all in one week. Here is what’s going down in Tooele County:

🏍️ THE PEAK SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

Motocross Open Ride: Oct 14 & 15 | 4:00 PM – Dusk

Stadium Cross: Oct 16 | Practice @ 5:00 PM, Gate drops @ 7:00 PM

🍂 BENSON GRIST MILL

Fall Festival: Oct 16 & 17 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Food, family fun, and historical vibes! 🎃🌾

Tag your crew and plan your week! 👇

🔗 Grab all the details here: tooelecountyparksandrec.org

09/30/2026

How many times have you driven past Benson Grist Mill without stopping?

Behind the gates is a collection of historic buildings, old wagons, gardens, and scenic views that tell part of Tooele County’s story. It is a beautiful place to explore, take family photos, hold an event, or experience one of the popular ghost hunts.

Take a quick tour through our slideshow, then plan a visit before the season ends on October 30. This community treasure deserves more than a drive-by.

📍 Open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🏡 Rentals are available
🍂 Fall Festival is October 16 and 17

Have you visited Benson Grist Mill? Tell us your favorite part in the comments.

09/18/2026

Today and tomorrow at Benson Grist Mill. Don’t miss the REN Faire!

09/11/2026

At Benson Grist Mill, history is not simply stored. It is remembered, shared, and carried forward.

“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September 11th.”
— President George W. Bush

Today, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage that rose from an unimaginable day.

History asks us to remember. Our hearts make sure we do. 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

Two buildings. Two very different sides of life in Tooele County.

The Pehrson Barn was built around 1875 by Eric John Pehrson. Its logs were cut in Talywag and Red Pine Canyons, hauled to Vernon by team and wagon, then shaped by hand. Originally topped with a sod roof, it served as a granary and storage building for nearly 75 years.

Beside it sits a sheep camp once owned by James H. Harris, whose operation ran more than 2,200 sheep across the Tooele Valley. Built on the undercarriage of a Model T Ford truck, the camp gave herders a warm bed, a hot meal, and shelter while they watched the flock day and night.

These buildings didn’t begin at Benson Grist Mill, but preserving them here keeps their stories standing.

Come take a closer look. Tooele County history is written in hand-hewn logs, wagon wheels, and the places people once called home.

09/02/2026

History has a way of looking right at home under a Tooele County sky.

At Benson Grist Mill, the old cabins, schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and towering windmill turn an ordinary afternoon into something worth slowing down for. Walk the grounds, explore the buildings, and see pieces of local history preserved where the stories began.

There are only two months left to visit before the Mill closes for the season on October 31.

📍 Open Thursday through Saturday
🕙 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🥕 Farmers Market Saturday mornings
🎃 Fall Festival October 16 and 17

Pick a day, bring the family, and come see what makes this historic site so special.
📷Laura Sandberg

08/23/2026

Fall just hits different at the Mill. 🍂🌾

Benson Grist Mill is getting ready for two full days of fall fun! Come wander the historic grounds, grab something delicious from the food trucks, browse local vendors and crafts, stop by the Country Store, and let the kids jump into the free activities.

And the setting? An 1854 grist mill, aged wooden buildings, big shade trees, and all that Tooele County history make a pretty great backdrop for a fall day.

🍁 Benson Grist Mill Fall Festival
📅 October 16–17
⏰ 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
📍 Benson Grist Mill
🎟️ FREE admission

Bring the family, bring your fall mood, and give yourself plenty of time to look around. This is one weekend at the Mill you don’t want to miss.

Address

325 Pole Canyon Road
Stansbury Park, UT
84074

Telephone

+14358431759

Website

http://bensonmill.org/

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