This is the only pre-Civil War mill in Rockingham County that still has complete milling equipment. The machinery is impressive, technically complex and still operable. Corn was ground here until 1988.
The mill wheel bears a label of the Fitz Water Wheel Company.
"George Shaver, the 70-year-old miller, lived in the house to your left. He was seriously ill, so his 77-year old Wife, Hannah, pleaded with the soldiers not to burn the mill. Sympathetic but following orders, they set the fire and then left; Mrs. Shaver quickly beat out the fire with a broom."
Interesting place.
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...it wonderful to see so many restored mills in your area.
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ReplyDeleteIt’s hard to grasp how vital all the mills were in earlier times. We know the location of grist mills, lumber mills, and many other water-powered industries. Some mills processed more than one substance at various times in their histories. Even long after the industrial revolution developed new power sources.
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Wonderful to understand the workings of mills. They certainly were important, and many towns developed nearby as a result of the mills being built (including dams!)
ReplyDeleteGood that it remains preserved.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat place. Thank you for sharing your photos, and the background. So fascinating!
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