Beckley Mill Site
The Beckley Mill Site is a historic archaeological site off Worley Road near Piney Creek in Beckley, West Virginia. The site is that of a mill established in 1835 by Beckley's founder and namesake, Alfred Beckley. The mill remained in use into the early 20th century, but was eventually closed and abandoned. Its site was sheltered from vandalism by isolation caused by railroad tracks and a local landfill, but it has now been turned into a small public park.[2][3]
Beckley Mill Site | |
Location | Worley Rd. at Piney Cr., Beckley, West Virginia |
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Coordinates | 37°46′24″N 81°9′3″W |
Built | 1835 |
Built by | Alfred Beckley |
NRHP reference No. | 100000947[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 1, 2017 |
The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "Beckley group seeks National Register status for 1838 mill operated by town's founder". West Virginia University College of Law. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- "Alfred Beckley Mill". West Virginia Explorer. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
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