Smaller fishing lakes, beaches and other amenities make Anthonies Mill the perfect place to build your summer home or retirement home. At Anthonies Mill Resort and Estates, quality is a way of life.
Reminder: All construction must be approved and strict indentures control development.
Anthonies Mill Home Owner’s Association (AMHOA)
The Home Owner’s Association consists of 7 elected representatives of the community who run the day to day happenings of Anthonies Mill. They meet on a monthly basis. The term is for 2 years and 3 and 4 members are elected on alternative years. Any owner is qualified to run for the Board. The election is held at the Annual Meeting in the first week of June each year.
Anthonies Mill Amenities
- Water Sports – Boating, Tubing, Water Skiing , etc..
- Tennis or Basketball on one of Two Lighted Courts..
- Swimming Areas and Beaches, Baseball/Softball Field, Volleyball..
- Great Fishing – Bluegill, Large Mouth Bass, Catfish, Crappie..
- Horses – Board Your Horse and Ride Through Our Wooded Trails (privately owned boarding space is limited)
- Have your Family Gathering at One of Our Three Pavilions.
- Camp in Our Campground (Hook-ups and Bathrooms Available)
- Nearby Activities – Golf, Antiquing, Canoeing and Rafting, Wineries, much more..
- Nature Walks – See Deer and Turkey, Song Birds and even Occasional Eagle, Hunt for Mushrooms and much more.
- Enjoy Our Annual Events – Fishing Tournament(s), 4th of July Luau and Fireworks, Fall Chili Cookoff and Holiday Dine-a-Round.
Anthonies Mill Resort History and Development
At the location of Anthonies Mill Resort was once the town of Anthonies Mill (founded 1870). Legend has it that Jonas B. Anthony was the first Miller. There was a blacksmith, a druggist, and a shoemaker in town.
The Summers and Anthony General Store was established in 1888 and persisted until the 50s. It was later called the Kimberland store. At one time there was a one-room school and a Post Office… No one seems to know the origin of the unusual spelling of the town.
In the 60s the Corp of Engineers bought up much of the local property for the ill-fated Meramec Dam. When the dam project fell through, Dr. Jack Medler bought the property (Mar 16, 1983), envisioning the large valley with its spring fed stream (Ashley Branch) as a large lake.
Construction of Lake Ashley began in 1984 and was completed in January, 1986. The lake was stocked in that year. Roads were developed and the land was surveyed into one acre+ homesites. The first owners were Ron and Lamona Brown from Washington, MO. Amenities including three smaller fishing lakes were added over the ensuing years. There are presently 160 property owners and 80 homes.
The Dam is 55 feet high and has 15 feet of Freeboard. The water is 40 feet at the dam. The Spillway is 75 feet wide. Since the lake is Spring-fed, the water level is always consistent and the water in Lake Ashley is always cool and crystal clear.