Mill Springs Mill
National Register of Historic Places

Mill Springs Mill

Mill Springs, Wayne County, Kentucky
Listed
April 10, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
73000858

About this property

The Mill Springs Mill, located off Kentucky Route 90 at Mill Springs in Wayne County, Kentucky, is a historic watermill built in 1877. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is the centerpiece of Mill Springs Park.

Location

Mill Springs, Wayne County, Kentucky
36.93414, -84.77878

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 73000858. It was listed on April 10, 1973.

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

West-Metcalfe House
Early Republic
1 mi
Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas
Civil War
3.3 mi
Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas (Boundary Increase)
Civil War
5.8 mi
Monticello Historic Commercial District
Civil War
8.2 mi
Hotel Breeding
Industrial
8.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Fishing Creek Mill Springs
1862Civil War
2.9 mi
Mill Springs Kentucky
1862Civil War
4.3 mi
Battle of Mill Springs (Logan's Cross Roads)
1862Civil War
4.3 mi
Battle of Mill Springs
1862Civil War
5.8 mi
Action near Mill Springs (vicinity skirmish)
1862Civil War
5.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Mill Springs Mill listed on the National Register?

Mill Springs Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Mill Springs Mill?

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

What is the period of significance for Mill Springs Mill?

The period of significance for Mill Springs Mill is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.

Can I research the history near Mill Springs Mill?

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