Jackson's Mill, Historic gristmill in Lewis County, West Virginia.
Jackson's Mill is a historic gristmill and sawmill site on the West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. The property includes several buildings, among them a wooden mill with original milling equipment and a second historic mill structure.
Edward Jackson built a sawmill and gristmill here in 1809, and the property quickly became a key point for the communities living along the river. Over the following decades, the site passed through several hands within the Jackson family before eventually being preserved as a historic landmark.
The site is closely tied to the boyhood of Thomas Jonathan Jackson, who grew up here under the care of his uncles after losing both parents at a young age. Visitors today can walk the grounds and get a sense of rural life in 19th-century West Virginia.
The site works as a museum and learning center, offering guided tours and hands-on demonstrations that vary depending on the time of year. Checking ahead before your visit will help you make the most of the programs available during your stay.
Blaker's Mill, a water-powered gristmill dating to 1794, was moved to this property in the 1980s from its original location and still stands on the grounds today. It is rare to find two historic mills from different eras placed side by side on a single site.
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