Galt's Mill Complex
National Register of Historic Places

Galt's Mill Complex

Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia
Listed
September 29, 2009
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
09000791

About this property

Galt's Mill Complex is a national historic district located near Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia. It encompasses 21 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, 8 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object associated with a rural mill village. The buildings surround the masonry-constructed Galt's Mill, and are a variety of vernacular log or wood-frame structures. The mill was built in 1813, and is a two-story, brick structures. It was originally 5 1/5-stories, but lowered to its present height about 1950. The mill remained in operation until 1956. A store building was added about 1900. Other notable resources include the Aqueduct, Train Bridge (c. 1838), Railroad (c. 1870), Boathouse (c. 1900), Home House (c. 1813), Miller's House (c. 1900), and Millrace and Dam Ruins (c. 1813 and 1914). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Location

1133 Galt's Mill Rd.
Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia
37.45409, -79.01820

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When was Galt's Mill Complex listed on the National Register?

Galt's Mill Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 2009.

What type of historic resource is Galt's Mill Complex?

Galt's Mill Complex is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Galt's Mill Complex is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1813.

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