About this property
Boyd Mill Place, also known as Davenport's Mill and Hearon's Mill, is the site of a historic grist mill constructed circa 1870 in Weston, Georgia in Webster County, Georgia. The mill was built by John Boyd and operated from c.1870 to 1963. Water supply for the mill is behind a 400 feet (120 m) earthen dam. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 2009. It is located at 580 Mill Pond Road.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 09000752. It was listed on September 23, 2009.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Boyd Mill Place listed on the National Register?
Boyd Mill Place was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Boyd Mill Place?
Boyd Mill Place is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boyd Mill Place?
The period of significance for Boyd Mill Place is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Boyd Mill Place?
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