National Register of Historic Places

Swift Creek Mill

Colonial Heights, Chesterfield County, Virginia
Listed
January 11, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74002113

About this property

The Swift Creek Mill is a historic gristmill at 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway in South Chesterfield, Virginia, just across Swift Creek from the city of Colonial Heights. Built about 1850, the present brick mill structure is one of a long line of mills that have occupied this site since the mid-17th century. The mill was adapted for use as the Swift Creek Mill Theater in the 1960s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This was built in the 1600s by Henry Randolph. William and Henry Randolph came to Jamestown, then came up the James River to settle at Turkey Island around 1640. Then Henry moved to Swift Creek to build the Swift Creek Mill.

Location

Colonial Heights, Chesterfield County, Virginia
37.28342, -77.41144

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Swift Creek Mill listed on the National Register?

Swift Creek Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Swift Creek Mill?

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

What is the period of significance for Swift Creek Mill?

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

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