1985 - Savage Mill - Savage MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 08.145 W 076° 49.628
18S E 342082 N 4333430
Savage Mill is an important early-19th century industrial landmark. It is one of the oldest known surviving textile mills in Maryland, providing physical evidence that New England did not monopolize that industry in the 19th century.
Waymark Code: WM14HHF
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2021
Views: 6
From National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form in part:
"Savage Mill is an important early-19th century industrial landmark. It is one of the oldest known surviving textile mills in Maryland, providing physical evidence that New England did not monopolize that industry in the 19th century. In fact, cotton production began in Maryland as early as 1808.
By 1941 the company employed 325 people. Under wartime production the mill produced 400,000 pounds of cotton duck a month. In 1948 the mill closed, and in the 1950s it spent a brief period being used to manufacture Christmas ornaments before closing permanently. The mill has now been converted for use as a series of artists studios, shops, antiques stores, and a restaurant."
Year of construction: 1820
Full inscription:
SAVAGE MILL
RENOVATED
1985
Cross-listed waymark: Not listed
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