Burwell Morgan Mill, Millwood, Virginia





"Burwell Morgan Mill", Millwood, Virginia, 1782, what a gorgeous mill, the Monday we were in the area it was not open. Fri & Sun 12-5 Sat 10-5. I would say if you have never been to grist mill, make sure of their hours & take a visit. Well worth the time & drive. It is so fun to learn how one works, see the gears turning, hear the gears turning & see what items they do make. Lot of them still make & sell the flour, buckwheat flour, corn mill, it all depends. Such amazing work, I guess I was raised in a family that found pride & honor in that kind of work... getting your hands dirty, keep those gears working smoothly & all. Very cool. Beth ( :

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EG CameraGirl said…
Oh, that's a handsome stone foundation!
12/7/15, 9:42 AM
The Greenockian said…
Looks like a really interesting place.
12/7/15, 12:20 PM
Threads of Inspiration said…
Another beautiful working mill in Raphine VA is Wades Mill. They have a lovely little shop and right next door is Buffalo Springs Herb Farm. It's a beautiful drive through the Shenandoah Valley as well!
12/7/15, 12:53 PM
William Kendall said…
Quite an impressive mill, and with a whole lot of history!
12/7/15, 1:11 PM
eileeninmd said…
It is a beautiful mill, I like the stonework. Wonderful post and images, Beth!

Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
12/7/15, 3:14 PM
TexWisGirl said…
pretty neat!
12/7/15, 6:50 PM
Michelle said…
That is a beautiful, old building. Too bad it wasn't open!
12/7/15, 6:56 PM
Rose said…
I love visiting places like this...and I love that stone foundation.
12/8/15, 12:06 AM
Linda Kay said…
What a great find, Beth. So unique.
12/8/15, 9:33 AM
Bethany Carson said…
A beautiful building! How neat that it was built back in the 1700s! It is wonderful when people can take pride in working with their hands. I have a family like that as well, and I'm so happy I've had the opportunity to do so many things most people my age would never even dream of doing--walking beans, shoveling grain bins, helping butcher a deer, etc. I may not have enjoyed them while doing them, but I'm very thankful I was given the experience.
12/8/15, 3:01 PM
Sharon Wagner said…
Real old fashioned flour. That is cool that they still make it.
12/8/15, 3:01 PM
Amy at love made my home said…
Such places are always fascinating to visit aren't they! xx
12/9/15, 2:57 PM
genie said…
OK, gal...now I have to go and see this. It looks to be a fine example.
12/11/15, 9:51 PM
Linda said…
It's a neat place! Twice a year they host a wonderful art show and we enjoy going.
12/15/15, 12:39 AM
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