Pierce Springhouse and Barn - Washington, DC
N 38° 56.427 W 077° 03.134
18S E 322136 N 4312170
The Peirce Springhouse and Barn, used in conjunction with the Peirce Mill, is located in Washington, D.C., USA. (Note: The National Register of Historic Places has misspelled Peirce as Pierce.)
Waymark Code: WM3VCJ
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2008
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Very little information is available about the Pierce Springhouse and Barn. Most available information revolves around the association with Peirce Mill.
From the National Park Service website
(visit link): "Peirce Mill was built in the 1820's, and operated commercially until 1897. The United States Government acquired the mill as part of Rock Creek Park in 1892. From 1904 to 1934, the structure was leased to various individuals and organizations as a teahouse. The National Park Service acquired stewardship of the site in 1933 and restored it as a working mill in 1936."
"Peirce Mill became famous as the only 19th century gristmill operating full time in the NPS system. The site operated off and on until April 1993 when it was determined that the wooden waterwheel and attached mechanical components were too deteriorated to run safely. As a result, Peirce Mill ceased operating. In 1993, it was estimated that $250,000 would be required to rehabilitate and reconstruct the waterwheel and mechanical components necessary to operate the mill. Currently the Friends of Peirce Mill are working with us to raise the needed funds and supply volunteer help to preserve the mill. For more information about the Friends of Peirce Mill and their efforts please visit their web site at
(visit link). Until then, Peirce Barn remains open to the public as a museum and ranger contact station."
"You are invited to visit Peirce Barn as an alternative which is located directly across the parking lot from the Mill. Rangers offer talks about Peirce Mill and Rock Creek Park history. Videos on milling and the park are shown upon request. The Barn is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:00PM. Call 202-895-6070 for more information."