Beverley Mill, Stone gristmill in Thoroughfare Gap, Virginia.
Beverley Mill is a five-story stone structure built at the intersection of State Route 55 and Beverleys Mill Road, spanning Prince William and Fauquier counties. The ruins display the layout of an industrial grain-processing facility designed to harness water power from the nearby waterway.
The mill was built in 1759 and processed grain for local farmers until World War II. Over nearly two centuries, it served as a vital center for the region's agricultural economy.
The mill represents industrial development in rural Virginia, demonstrating the evolution of grain processing methods through multiple generations of agricultural communities.
The site is accessible as a historic location where visitors can explore the ruins and learn about milling operations. Wear sturdy shoes since the terrain is uneven and the structure dates from the 1700s.
Water descended about 87 feet while traveling roughly 1,300 feet through Thoroughfare Gap before reaching the mill. This unusual configuration gave the operator an exceptionally powerful water source for grinding grain.
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