About this property
Fine Creek Mills Historic District encompasses a historic mill-centered community in Powhatan County, Virginia, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. The Fine Creek Mills Historic District is composed of two adjacent parcels of land containing approximately 15 acres (61,000 m 2 ) of land on either side of Robert E. Lee Road (Route 641) near the intersection of Huguenot Trail (Route 711) in Powhatan County, Virginia. Situated at a bend in the road where it originally crossed Fine Creek at the lower falls, the community of Fine Creek Mills developed as early as the 1730s when a gristmill was established along the creek. The community continued to flourish as a commercial center for the area into the mid 20th century with a school, post office and store also located there.
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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 03001440. It was listed on January 16, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Fine Creek Mills Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fine Creek Mills Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Fine Creek Mills Historic District?
Fine Creek Mills Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fine Creek Mills Historic District?
The period of significance for Fine Creek Mills Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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