McNeel Mill
National Register of Historic Places

McNeel Mill

Mill Point, Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Listed
August 7, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
85001783

About this property

The McNeel Mill is located just south of the intersection of route 219 and route 39 and route 55 in Mill Point, Pocahontas County, West Virginia (2 miles north of Hillsboro, West Virginia). The mill was completed in 1868 by Isaac McNeel and was in operation until 1947. The three-story wood-frame mill operated with a 21-foot (6.4 m) diameter metal mill wheel. The present mill is the most recent of a series of mills that have stood on the site since 1778. Recently the Pocahontas County Historical Society, The Pocahontas County Historic Landmarks Commission, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, The Snowshoe Foundation and private individuals have made donations in order to preserve the current building and return it to working order for demonstration purposes. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1985.

Location

Mill Point, Pocahontas County, West Virginia
38.15735, -80.18164

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Engagement at Droop Mountain summit
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When was McNeel Mill listed on the National Register?

McNeel Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1985.

What type of historic resource is McNeel Mill?

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

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The period of significance for McNeel Mill is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1868.

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