George Washington Distillery - Alexandria, Virginia
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flyingmoose
N 38° 42.798 W 077° 07.793
18S E 314818 N 4287115
Located outside of the George Washington Distillery.
Waymark Code: WM17XXT
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2023
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Part of the original Mount Vernon Plantation, George Washington's Gristmill was built in 1771 and it was destroyed around 1850. The Gristmill was reconstructed at the original site by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1933. The buildings used late eighteenth century methods of construction and contribute to the history of Virginia.
The sluice gate resides in front of the distillery which diverts water from the grist mill. It is designed similar to the original and uses pegs.
Name of Waterway.: Mill Race
Roughly when was the Waterway created?: 1771
Is this waterway working?: Dry
What is the condition of the sluice gate?: Excellent working order
What is/was the water used for?: Industrial use (e.g. mill race)
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