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About Mill on the River The History of Podunk Mill & Today’s Restaurant Podunk Mill dates back more than 200 years in South Windsor’s History. It’s original dam, built by Colonists and Indians, is the oldest in Connecticut. The first mill was destroyed by a huge flood in 1750. In 1775, the mill was rebuilt by Joseph Rockwell. Corn, buckwheat, and rye were ground at the grist mill and stored in large bins until ready to be sold.