George Washington's Grist Mill
N 38° 42.827 W 077° 07.815
18S E 314787 N 4287169
The Mt Vernon grist mill owned by George Washington was reconstructed on its original foundation and can be toured today. The water-powered mill actually works and is demonstrated for visitors.
Waymark Code: WM5FD3
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2008
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These Coordinatews take you to the parking area of the George Washington Distillery and Gristmill.
George Washington inherited a grist mill along with the Mt Vernon estate. Just down the road from the present estate grounds, the mill (and whiskey distillery) can be visited. According to the website, this was a state of the art millwork at the time, and Washington ground his own grain as well as that of neighboring farmers. Tours are available and the millworks are run for visitors. It's quite a thing to see and hear these huge wheels and gears in action. Definitely worth a visit.
Washington's distillery was also recreated and it can also be visited on a tour at this location.
Mill website: http://www.mountvernon.org/learn/explore_mv/index.cfm/ss/32/
From the website:
George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill
Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
March 15 through October 31
Located on Route 235, three miles south of Mount Vernon.
An admission fee is charged for tours.
Current Status: Still In Use
Current Use: Museum
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