National Register of Historic Places

Muddy Creek Mill

Tamworth, Cumberland County, Virginia
Listed
October 8, 1974
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74002114

About this property

Muddy Creek Mill is a historic grist mill complex and national historic district located in Tamworth, Cumberland County, Virginia. The district encompasses five contributing buildings and three contributing sites. The mill was built between 1785 and 1792, and is a large two-story structure with two half stories and rests on a down slope basement. It is constructed of sandstone, rubble masonry, and brick. Associated with the mill are a contributing brick store (c. 1800), early-19th century frame miller's house, late-18th century farmhouse and dairy, and the sites of a cooper's shop, blacksmith's shop and saw mill. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

Tamworth, Cumberland County, Virginia
37.64896, -78.08325

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Muddy Creek Mill listed on the National Register?

Muddy Creek Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Muddy Creek Mill?

Muddy Creek Mill is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Muddy Creek Mill?

The period of significance for Muddy Creek Mill is recorded as the industrial era.

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