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McKimmey's Mill
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By Craig Swain, January 26, 2008 | |
| | | 1. McKimmey's Mill Marker | | |
Inscription. In 1898 a fire devastated a Leesburg grain mill, along with several surrounding buildings. The mill that replaced the burned structure is now known as McKimmey's Mill and sits proudly at market Station.
This massive multi-level grain mill contains attractive gable roofs. Farmers brought their grain to the mill, grinding it either for local use or for shipment to distant markets. The large wooden towers held the grain in storage.
Relocated from its original site just 300 feet south of Market Station adjacent to the W&OD Railroad, the mill has been restored and still contains the huge wheels essential to the grinding process. The original scale is still inside the building.
According to land records, the Saffer family of Leesburg purchased the operation in November, 1917, for $7,000. They operated a milling business for over 50 years. In 1969,it was conveyed to Mr. McKimmey, who operated a feed business until just three weeks before the structure became a part of the Market Station complex.
Location. 39° 6.753′ N, 77° 33.779′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Harrison Street and South Street, on the right when traveling south on Harrison Street. Click for map. Located at the entrance to Market Station. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg VA 20175, United States of America. | | | | 
By Craig Swain, January 26, 2008 | |
| | | 2. The Mill at Market Station | | |
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dairy Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Stationmaster's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Osterburg Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman-Harding Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tolbert Building (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Leesburg Freight Station (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Leesburg. |
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By Craig Swain, July 4, 2007 | |
| | | 3. McKimmey's Mill | | The mill structure is the darker red section in the middle. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on February 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,029 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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