About this property
Jackson's Mill is a former grist mill in Lewis County, West Virginia, near the city of Weston. The mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, is now the centerpiece of a state-owned museum property. It is significant as a well-preserved early grist mill, and as the boyhood home of Stonewall Jackson, a prominent Confederate general in the American Civil War.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72001289. It was listed on February 23, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Jackson's Mill listed on the National Register?
Jackson's Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Jackson's Mill?
Jackson's Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jackson's Mill?
The period of significance for Jackson's Mill is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Jackson's Mill?
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