Willow Grove Mill In Olden Days

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 31, 2020

1. Willow Grove Mill In Olden Days Marker

Inscription. This mill was originally built of logs on a high rock foundation in 1797. It was powered by a 18' overshot with an up and down sawmill. Steam engines were used in late 1800's. In 1871 William Richards Renalds began working at this mill and operated it until his death in 1900.

Erected by The Luray Valley Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 39.966′ N, 78° 28.968′ W. Marker was in Luray, Virginia, in Page County. It could be reached from Cave Hill Road 0.2 miles west of Lee Highway (U.S. 211/340), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 102 Cave Hill Rd, Luray VA 22835, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally,

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it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Ajax Portable Steam Engine, circa 1900 (here, next to this marker); The Shenk Farm (a few steps from this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Heartpine Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamburg African American Regular School (within shouting distance of this marker); Shenandoah Heritage Village/Luray Valley Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The World's First Bluegrass Festival (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. Bernard Willy House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luray.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Luray Valley Museum (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 31, 2020

2. Willow Grove Mill In Olden Days Marker

replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.