Wye Mills in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Wye Grist Mill
circa 1682
The Wye Grist Mill, one of Maryland's oldest commercial buildings, has operated almost continuously grinding Eastern Shore grains.Erected 2000 by John Waller Chapter (Maryland), National Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 56.502′ N, 76° 4.862′ W. Marker is in Wye Mills, Maryland, in Talbot County. Marker is on Wye Mills Road (Maryland Route 662) north of Queen Anne Highway (Maryland Route 404), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Wye Mills Road, Wye Mills MD 21679, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Wye Grist Mill (a few steps from this marker); A Brief History of the Mill (a few steps from this marker); So, How Does a Mill Work? (a few steps from this marker); Wye Grist Mill and Museum (a few steps from this marker); The “Little House” in the Shade
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 10, 2019
3. National Register of Historic Places plaque on the building
Mill
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
