Parkins Mills, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parkins Mills, Virginia
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 Parkins Mills, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Parkins Mills, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499842 |
Parkins Mills is a small place in Frederick County, Virginia. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Parkins Mills is located southeast of Winchester. You can find it along the Front Royal Pike (U.S. Route 522) near a stream called Opequon Creek.
Exploring Parkins Mills
Parkins Mills might be small, but it has some interesting history. It's known for a special spot that played a role in the past.
A Look at Its History
One important historical site in Parkins Mills is the Parkins Mill Battery. A "battery" is a place where cannons or other weapons were set up.
The Civil War Connection
The Parkins Mill Battery was used during the Civil War. This was a big war fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865. The battery helped protect the nearby city of Winchester and the Opequon Creek area. It was located on a hill that looked over the Front Royal Pike and West Parkins Mill Road. This historic spot is found on a property known as Fort Hill Farm.
