Colvin Run Mill, Historic mill and museum in Great Falls, Virginia, United States
The Colvin Run Mill demonstrates water-powered grain milling techniques with its original wooden wheel and stone grinding equipment from the 1810s.
Built in 1810, this mill operated continuously for over 100 years, serving local farmers who brought wheat and corn for processing into flour and meal.
The mill stands as a testament to early American industrial innovation, reflecting the agricultural practices and economic systems of nineteenth-century Virginia.
Visitors can participate in guided tours of the mill, observe milling demonstrations, and purchase freshly ground cornmeal and wheat flour on specific days.
The mill contains its original water wheel mechanism and millstones, which continue to grind grain using the same methods from two centuries ago.
Location: Fairfax County
Inception: 1810
GPS coordinates: 38.96890,-77.29390
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:34
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