French's Mill
National Register of Historic Places

French's Mill

Augusta, Hampshire County, West Virginia
Listed
December 16, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14001056

About this property

French's Mill is a historic grist mill at the junction of Augusta-Ford Hill and Fairground Roads in Augusta, West Virginia. Its main building is a three-story wood-frame building with a metal roof, asphalt siding, and a concrete foundation. It was built in 1911 on the site of a c. 1890s grist mill that was destroyed by fire. The mill, which was originally water-powered, was converted to operate by electric power in 1949, and ceased operations in 2000. It was also updated in the mid-20th century to accommodated different types of grain, illustrating the evolutionary change of these industrial facilities. The mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. French's Mill is currently owned by the Croucher family who intend to renovate the historic mill and showcase an art gallery on the first floor, a model train exhibit on the second floor, and a wildlife collection of furs and pelts on the third floor. The family currently operates an on-site thrift store with all proceeds going toward the renovation of the mill.

Location

Augusta, Hampshire County, West Virginia
39.29384, -78.63669

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERING
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was French's Mill listed on the National Register?

French's Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 2014.

What type of historic resource is French's Mill?

French's Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for French's Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.

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