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5 Million Christmas Lights Illuminate 19th Century Ohio Grist Mill

Clifton Mill’s tribute to Christmas is Anthony Satariano Jr.’s way of keeping his parents’ legacies alive.
5 Million Christmas Lights Illuminate 19th Century Ohio Grist Mill
Clifton Mill, which is one of the nation's largest remaining water-powered grist mills, has 5 million Christmas lights shown in this photo, in Ohio on Dec. 8, 2025. Jeff Louderback/The Epoch Times
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CLIFTON, Ohio—With one flip of a switch, 5 million lights transform one of the country’s largest remaining water-powered grist mills into a Christmas-themed haven.

Built along the Little Miami River in 1802, Clifton Mill is a relic from a bygone era. There was a time when 100,000 mills dotted the American landscape. Today, there are fewer than 100. Clifton Mill is believed to be one of the largest that remains in operation, owner Anthony Satariano Jr. told The Epoch Times.

Jeff Louderback
Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers major news and politics, including the Make America Healthy Again movement and regenerative farming. Since joining The Epoch Times in 2022, he has covered national elections, the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presidential campaign, the East Palestine train derailment, and the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Jeff has 30-plus years of professional experience as a reporter, editor, and author.