About this property
Shepherd's Mill is a gristmill in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, located on Town Run just as it descends to the Potomac River. The mill was built some time prior to 1739 by Thomas Shepherd, Sr. (1705-1776) — founder and namesake of the town — as a two-story structure.
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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 71000882. It was listed on May 5, 1971.
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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 Shepherd's Mill listed on the National Register?
Shepherd's Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Shepherd's Mill?
Shepherd's Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Shepherd's Mill?
The period of significance for Shepherd's Mill is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1705.
Can I research the history near Shepherd's Mill?
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