Galt's Mill Complex

Galt's Mill Complex is a national historic district located near Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia. It encompasses 21 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, 8 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object associated with a rural mill village. The buildings surround the masonry-constructed Galt's Mill, and are a variety of vernacular log or wood-frame structures. The mill was built in 1813, and is a two-story, brick structures. It was originally 5 1/5-stories, but lowered to its present height about 1950. The mill remained in operation until 1956. A store building was added about 1900. Other notable resources include the Aqueduct, Train Bridge (c. 1838), Railroad (c. 1870), Boathouse (c. 1900), Home House (c. 1813), Miller's House (c. 1900), and Millrace and Dam Ruins (c. 1813 and 1914).[3]

Galt's Mill Complex
Galt's Mill Complex is located in Virginia
Galt's Mill Complex
Galt's Mill Complex is located in the United States
Galt's Mill Complex
Location1133 Galt's Mill Rd., near Madison Heights, Virginia
Coordinates37°26′35″N 79°05′11″W
Area535 acres (217 ha)
Built1813 (1813)
Built byGalt, William; Turner, Edgar J.
NRHP reference No.09000791[1]
VLR No.005-5037
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 30, 2009
Designated VLRJune 18, 2009[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]

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