Located in the small town of Millwood, Virginia, near Spout Run where a mill-race runs next to the mill,
the Burwell-Morgan Mill was a joint business venture of Nathaniel Burwell and Daniel Morgan.
The mill was built 1785 and was one of only a few interior water wheel (20 feet in diameter) in the nation,
which allowed the miller to grind year-round.
Designed with a double set of wooden gears, the mill was able to turn two grindstones, one for corn and one for wheat. Commercial operation of the mill continued to 1952 and currently is maintained by the Clarke County Historical Association.
Bob McNeily is getting answers to questions. — Images by kenne
kenne
Office area of the mill.
love the old- worldliness
There’s something about it, isn’t it?
yes and you captured it so well
Great photos and great stuff. We better be keeping these around, who knows what the future holds ! A mill that does not require utilities could be huge.
Good point!
Great photos to capture the spirit of the old mill. Always enjoy seeing those old signatures on the wall. We have a few in old buildings here in Ohio. Really would like to sit in the office! Thanks!
It’s a place well worth visiting.
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On this day five years ago we were with friends Kathy and Bob in Millwood, Virginia. — kenne