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
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Office area of the mill.
