Cannon Mill, Griffin Foundry, Ebenezer Smith, and John Smith blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: This building known as Cannon Mill is one of the oldest industrial buildings in Chesterfield & district, having been erected prior to 1788. It formed part of the Griffin Foundry of John & Ebenezer Smith & Co. 1775-1833

Cannon Mill, originally part of the Griffin Foundry operated by John and Ebenezer Smith from 1775 to 1833, is one of the oldest industrial buildings in Chesterfield, representing early industrialization in the area.