Colvin Run Mill

Colvin Run Mill is a historic grain mill in Great Falls, Virginia that used water power to process grain. The building contains the original wooden water wheel and grinding stones that remain in place.

The mill was built in 1810 and processed grain for the local population for over a century. It played an important role in the early industry and economy of the Virginia region.

The mill reveals how grain processing was essential to the early community and how people obtained their daily food supplies. Visitors can see today how central this facility was to the region's economic life.

Visitors can join guided tours and watch the old mill machinery process grain in action. The site is easy to explore and freshly ground grain products are sold on specific days.

Many visitors do not realize that the water wheel and grinding stones are original and actually still grind grain using methods from two centuries ago. These working original parts make it something truly special among similar locations.

Location: Fairfax County

Inception: 1810

GPS coordinates: 38.96890,-77.29390

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03