Edinburg Mill facts for kids
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Edinburg Mill
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Virginia
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| Location | U.S. 11, Edinburg, Virginia |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1848 |
| NRHP reference No. | 79003084 |
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| Added to NRHP | September 7, 1979 |
The Edinburg Mill is a historic building in Edinburg, Virginia. It was once a busy grist mill, which is a place where grain like wheat or corn is ground into flour. This old mill stands proudly on Stony Creek.
For many years, the mill helped local farmers turn their crops into food. It is now a museum and a special part of American history.
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History of Edinburg Mill
The Edinburg Mill has a long and interesting past. The building you see today was finished in 1848. It was built by the Grandstaff family. Before this, they had an older mill complex from 1813. That complex included a sawmill, a grist mill, and a place for carding wool.
Saving the Mill During the Civil War
The mill almost faced a fiery end during the American Civil War. In 1864, Union Army forces were led by General Philip Sheridan. They were carrying out a "scorched-earth campaign." This meant they burned farms and buildings to stop the Confederate army from getting supplies.
General Sheridan's soldiers set fire to the Edinburg Mill. But local women bravely stepped in. They convinced the soldiers to put out the fire. They argued that the mill's flour was needed to feed people. Thanks to their quick thinking, the mill was saved from burning down.
What the Mill Looks Like
The Edinburg Mill is a three-story building made of wood. It has a strong, deep roof that forms a triangle shape called a gable. On each side of the main building, there are smaller sections with slanted roofs. There is also a small office area at the front.
Even though it was built in the 1800s, the mill uses some building methods from the 1700s. This shows how old building traditions were still used.
Edinburg Mill Today
Today, the Edinburg Mill is owned by the town of Edinburg. They work with a group that helps protect old buildings. The mill stopped grinding grain in 1978.
On September 7, 1979, the Edinburg Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important historical sites in the United States. It is also part of the larger Edinburg Historic District.
