National Register of Historic Places

Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Raphine, Rockbridge County, Virginia
Listed
May 25, 1994
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000458

About this property

The Kennedy-Wade Mill, or Wade's Mill, is a grist mill and national historic district located in Raphine, Virginia and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was originally built c. 1750 by Captain Joseph Kennedy. In 1846 the mill was sold by the Kennedy family to Henry B. Jones, who expanded and improved the mill. After passing to other owners in 1867, the mill was damaged by fire in 1873. It was rebuilt and leased to (and later bought by) James F. Wade, and put back into use in November 1882. The Wade family continued to operate it for four generations. It was bought in 1991 by Jim Young, who restored the exterior and operated it for 25 years until selling to John and Karen Siegfried in July 2016. The mill was bought by April Anderson in February 2024, and is still functioning today as a mill, store, event venue, and vacation rental. The mill grinds flour using millstones and a 21-foot overshot water wheel. The flour is shipped to restaurants and livestock farmers. Nearby and also part of the Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District are the miller's house and other houses and outbuildings structures forming the small mill community.

Location

Raphine, Rockbridge County, Virginia
37.94834, -79.28651

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

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When was Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?

Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase)?

Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase)?

The period of significance for Kennedy-Wade's Mill Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era.

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