The Robbins - Holton Mill & House, Jamestown, NC, USA
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N 35° 59.421 W 079° 56.372
17S E 595590 N 3983398
One of a series of historical markers in the City of Jamestown, NC. The markers give a lesson on the history of the area.
Waymark Code: WMX7XM
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/09/2017
Views: 3
Marker Text:
"Jamestown North Carolina
Founded 1816
The Robbins - Holton Mill & House
Mill may date from about 1825, built on land owned by Jesse Field. It is best known as Robbins Mill or Holton Mill, bought in 1853 by Rev, Alexander, and Mary (Weatherly) Robbins. Mrs. Robbins operated it during the Civil War, negotiating a draft deferment for the miller. J/ F. Holton, and supplying flour to the Confederate Army. The mill's flour bags were imprinted "Cliff MIll." Holton ran the mill until 1884. Oakmills bought it removed the dam. The miller's house was built about 1850 and contains original architecture features."
Marker Name: The Robbins - Holton Mill & House
Marker Type: Roadside
Required Waymark Photo: yes
Related Web Link: Not listed
Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Not listed
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