Graves Mill, Historic gristmill complex in Madison County, Virginia.
Graves Mill is a timber-frame gristmill building rising three stories, accompanied by a two-story residence for the miller and a single-story barn structure. The site retains original mechanical equipment and details that show how grain processing worked during its active years.
The mill was constructed in 1798, though the site had earlier foundations dating back to 1745. The Thomas Graves family operated it continuously for over one hundred years, making it a long-standing agricultural resource for the region.
The place served both practical and educational purposes for the surrounding community, combining grain milling with classroom instruction within the miller's residence. This dual function made it a gathering point where neighbors came for both commerce and schooling over many decades.
The site is located along Graves Road near Wolftown and can be reached by road access in the area. Visitors should be aware that the buildings contain aged wooden structures, so care is needed when moving about the grounds and examining the mechanical features.
The mill building served as the first voting location for this section of Madison County, with the original voting booth still preserved inside the structure. This civic function is often overlooked when visitors focus solely on the grain-milling equipment and miller's residence.
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