Grist Mill

 

"Merchants Mill"
Museum

The first automated grist mill in the nation. Grain was taken from the holds of ships and off barges, processed, and returned to these carriers by machinery operated by only one man... then transported to markets from Alexandria to the West Indies. The Mill operated for 175 years until it was destroyed by fire. The only remaining part, the miller's office, is now a museum operated by Historic Occoquan.


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