Keene’s Mill Marker

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Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Keene’s Mill

By J. J. Prats, February 12, 2006

1. Keene's Mill Marker

Inscription. A saw and grist mill built by James Keene between 1796 and 1800, when it was expanded, stood on the north side of the original Keene Mill Road right-of-way just to the east of this marker. The mill served the surrounding farm community for approximately sixty years and provided the landmark after which Old Keene Mill Road was named. Two mill races are all that remain on the site.

Erected 1998 by Fairfax County History Commission.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Virginia, Fairfax County History Commission marker series.

Location. 38° 46.488′ N, 77° 14.965′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker is on Huntsman Boulevard north of Old Keene Mill Road (County Route 644), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield VA 22152, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Silas Burke House (approx. 1.7 miles away); Burke Station (approx. 1.8 miles away); Lee Chapel Church (approx. 2 miles away); The Orange And Alexandria Railroad Trestle (approx. 2.1 miles away); Orange and Alexandria RR (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Origins of Lake Accotink (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 2.3 miles away); Orange and Alexandria Railroad (approx. 2.6 miles away); Ravensworth (approx. 2.9 miles away); Springfield Station (approx. 3.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Springfield.