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| Conrad Cabin |
 | West Virginia University acquired the Jackson's Mill property in 1921. Since Stonewall Jackson had lived there as a boy, the site was historically significant, even though the house had burned down in 1915. The white-painted grist mill from Jackson's time still stands beside the West Fork. Other old buildings have been moved to the property to create a village of 19th-century structures. |
| Blaker's Mill |
At times there are demonstrations of milling, weaving, spinning, basket making, candle dipping, wood working, and blacksmithing. Since the property is also home to a 4-H Youth Camp, young people have an opportunity to see how things were made 150 years ago. From From April through October, a general store is open Wednesday through Sunday. The complex reminds me of Old Bedford Village but not as large.
Jackson's Mill is near a small town called Jane Lew which is a short drive from Weston, WV. I recommend a visit if you are within a few hours of there. See the online directions.
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| McWhorter Cabin |
See all my Jackson's Mill posts.
beautiful photographs specially last photo..
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very interesting place.
ReplyDeletethey look so tiny.
ReplyDeleteThat's a neat old cabin. It's great that this is a place that keeps alive how things used to be done.
ReplyDeleteThis does look like a fascinating site. I would love to visit, but I'm not sure when we will get to that area.
ReplyDeleteI worked at Jackson's Mill back in the 90's. Conrad cabin was the gift shop and I gave tours of the other buildings. Beautiful place.
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