Rock Creek Park in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rock Creek's Mills
Rock Creek Park
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014
1. Rock Creek's Mills Marker
Inscription.
Rock Creek's Mills. Rock Creek Park. At one time, Rock Creek hosted a large number of flour mills, saw mills, and other industries. The force of the creek's waters, dropping more than 160 feet over 33 miles, gave the mills their power. The region's farms provided abundant raw materials. Wagon path allowed farmers to transport their grain to the mills and their flour to market. The nearby port of Georgetown offered access to more distant customers. It was a near-perfect combination.
At one time, Rock Creek hosted a large number of flour mills, saw mills, and other industries. The force of the creek's waters, dropping more than 160 feet over 33 miles, gave the mills their power. The region's farms provided abundant raw materials. Wagon path allowed farmers to transport their grain to the mills and their flour to market. The nearby port of Georgetown offered access to more distant customers. It was a near-perfect combination.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 56.471′ N, 77° 3.094′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Rock Creek Park. Marker can be reached from Tilden Street Northwest west of Beach Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling west. In Rock Creek Park about 300 feet north of Peirce Mill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2401 Tilden Street Northwest, Washington DC 20015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orchards, Fields, Gardens, Pastures (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierce Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker); Herring Highway (within shouting distance of this
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2016
3. Rock Creek's Mills Marker
This view is towards the south and the Peirce Mill along Rock Creek.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014
4. Blagden/Argyle Mill
Flour and fertilizer mill. Remnants evident one-half mile upstream.
Close-up of photo on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014
5. Peirce Mill
The last remaining four mill on Rock Creek, it replaced an earlier mill on the site.
Close-up of photo on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014
6. Columbian (Adams) Mill (ca. 1800-1867)
A wheat mill bought by President John Adams.
Close-up of photo on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014
7. Lyons Mill (1780-1875)
The earliest mill built along rock Creek.
Close-up of photo on marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, December 7, 2014
8. Parrot Mill (early 1880s)
Turned cotton and wool into thread.
Close-up of photo on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 4, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.