Jenkins in Newport News, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Young’s Mill

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

1. Young’s Mill Marker

Inscription. Since early colonial days Deep Creek has had a dam and pond here with a mill, owned by the Matthews, Digges and Young families, grinding corn well into the 20th century. In the Peninsula Campaign, Federal forces of Gen. McClellan encountered strong Confederate works nearby, the right flank of Gen. Magruder’s first line of defense. The works were abandoned April 5, 1862, for a resolute stand 6 miles farther north at Lee’s Mill.

Erected 1967 by Newport News Historical Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, Corporation of Newport News series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1908.

Location. 37° 6.369′ N, 76° 30.84′ W. Marker is in Newport News, Virginia. It is in Jenkins. Marker is at the intersection of Old Grist Mill Lane and Warwick Blvd (U.S. 60), on the right when traveling west on Old Grist Mill Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13055 Warwick Blvd, Newport News VA 23602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Young’s Mill (here, next to this marker); Mathews Mill (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Young’s Mill

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(here, next to this marker); First Peninsula Defense Line (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Mennonite Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Denbigh Parish (approx. ¼ mile away); Two USCT Heroes (approx. 1.1 miles away); Reflecting a Changing Society (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2021

2. Young’s Mill Marker

Marker has been repainted.

Markers at Young’s Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

3. Markers at Young’s Mill

There are several markers located here at the site of Young’s Mill.

Young’s Mill Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

4. Young’s Mill Markers

The area around Young's Mill was the site of a Confederate campground in 1861.

Young’s Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

5. Young’s Mill

Young's Mill was the site of fortifications built to protect Richmond from a Union attack. These earthworks were abandoned on April 4, 1862 as the Federals advanced up the Peninsula.

Young’s Mill Mechanism image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

6. Young’s Mill Mechanism

The mill machinery can still be found behind Young's Mill.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 17, 2021

7. Young’s Mill

Earthworks at Young's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 11, 2008

8. Earthworks at Young's Mill

These earthworks, located across the street from the mill and marker, formed the Deep Creek anchor of Magruder's first defensive line across the Peninsula.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,865 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 31, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 8. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.