The 21-acre Bagdad Mill Site, located at the union of Pond Creek
and Blackwater River in Bagdad, was previously the location of the
Bagdad Land and Lumber Company Saw Mill which was in operation from 1840
through 1939. The site was acquired by the State of Florida Board of
Trustees in 2000 and was leased to Santa Rosa County for development in
2004 as a passive recreation area. The Bagdad Waterfronts Florida
Partnership, Inc., has served as a catalyst for progress following a
community visioning and master planning process in 2006.
