Near Adamstown in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Carroll's Mill

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 9, 2008

1. Carroll's Mill Marker

Inscription. Stone structure nearby was flour mill built in 1812 by Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737-1832), wealthy landowner and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Site was within his 17,000-acre wilderness tract called "Carrollton Manor." He deeded the mill to Sarah Ann Hoffman in 1821, and subsequent owners were named Doub, Copeland and Smith.

Erected by Maryland Bicentennial Commission and Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 39° 18.13′ N, 77° 29.237′ W. Marker is near Adamstown, Maryland, in Frederick County. It is at the intersection of Pleasant View Road and Doubs Road, on the right when traveling east on Pleasant View Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Adamstown MD 21710, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area

and in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carrollton Manor (approx. 2 miles away); Jackson's Command (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mountville School and Sunnyside Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Point of Rocks (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named

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Point of Rocks (approx. 3.2 miles away); George Washington (approx. 3.3 miles away); a different marker also named Point of Rocks (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Point of Rocks (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Adamstown.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 9, 2008

2. Carroll's Mill Marker

Carroll's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 9, 2008

3. Carroll's Mill

The mill stands just to the west of the marker. Clearly in need of some repair.

Another View of the Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 9, 2008

4. Another View of the Mill

Looking from the west of the mill.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,129 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.