The purpose of the Richfield Historical Society is to bring together those people interested in history, and especially in the history of the Village of Richfield (formerly Township). The Village of Richfield is located in Washington County, Wisconsin. Understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and promotes a better appreciation of our American heritage.

The major project is the restoration of the Messer / Mayer Grist Mill constructed in 1871. The mill is located on Pleasant Hill Road just east of State Hwy 164 in the Richfield Historical Park (Map to Parking or Photos). It is situated on the Coney Creek (a part of the Oconomowoc watershed) and is filled with its original milling equipment. Some of the equipment bears the name of E. P. Allis, forerunner of Milwaukee’s Allis Chalmers.

Upcoming Events

Accomplishments

Antique Appraisal and Chili Lunch

Stabilization of Messer/Mayer Mill Foundation

Messer / Mayer Mill

Messer / Mayer Grist Mill
in 1979, before restoration

Messer / Mayer Grist Mill
in 2005, after restoration

The Messer/Mayer Mill and House Site was listed on the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places on October 13, 2006. It was approved for placement on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 2007. These historic buildings became a Washington County Landmark on June 27, 2009.

Richfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 268, Richfield, Wisconsin 53076