National Register of Historic Places

Villines Mill

Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas
Listed
July 30, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000482

About this property

Villines Mill, also known as Boxley Mill or Whiteley Mill, was originally built around 1840 by Abner Casey in the Buffalo River valley, in what is now known as the Buffalo National River. After becoming known as Whiteley Mill, the mill was at the center of a Civil War skirmish known as the Battle of Whiteley's Mill. The mill was rebuilt in 1870 and replaced with a larger mill, becoming known as Villines Mill after the new owner. After three generations of Villines, the mill closed in the 1960s. The mill is included in the Big Buffalo Valley Historic District.

Location

Boxley, Newton County, Arkansas
35.98906, -93.39962

Categories

INDUSTRYMILITARY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Big Buffalo Valley Historic District
Civil War
2.5 mi
Bunch Store
Industrial
7.9 mi
Bank of Kingston
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7.9 mi
Little Buffalo River Bridge
Industrial
9.7 mi
Dr. Hudson Sanitarium Agricultural Building Historic District
Industrial
11 mi

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When was Villines Mill listed on the National Register?

Villines Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Villines Mill?

Villines Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Villines Mill?

The period of significance for Villines Mill is recorded as the industrial era.

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