Amagansett Mill Company

Initially constructed in 1814 by Samuel Schellinger, the four-story tall smock mill was a central feature of the area until its destruction by fire in 1924.

His meticulous account-keeping provided a detailed ledger of the company's transactions, including purchases and work conducted, which has been preserved in historical archives.

[4] Ownership of the Amagansett Mill Company was shared among prominent local figures, including Thomas Edwards, Nathaniel Hand, Henry Baker, Samuel L. Mulford, Thomas J. Mulford, Ananias Baker, Charles R. Hand, Henry Schellinger, Talmage Barns, and Samuel Schellinger.

Originally Montaukett Indians were inhabitants of Amagansett, which translated means “place of good water.”[5][6] The company's constitution, following the list of shareholders, outlined the governance structure and management articles for the enterprise.

[4] Windmills played a large role in the community, they converted wind energy to power machinery that ground grain for east end farmers.