Near Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Easton Roller Mill

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 26, 2008

1. Easton Roller Mill Marker

Inscription. Steam driven grist mill, built ca. 1870 by Henry Koontz, could grind 120 bu. of grain daily. Stone burrs were replaced with iron rollers in 1894, improving output and quality, and representing peak technological development for a local flour mill. Several owners operated mill before changes in marketing and consumer habits, coupled with reduced local grain supply, forced closing in 1930.

Erected 1984 by West Virginia Department of Culture and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 39° 39.123′ N, 79° 54.815′ W. Marker is near Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. It is at the intersection of Easton Mill Road (County Road 119/17) and Mileground Road (U.S. 119), on the right when traveling east on Easton Mill Road. Marker is across US 119, just east of Cheat Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Easton Mill Road, Morgantown WV 26508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George Washington Stopped Here (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Pierpont

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Joseph Snider (approx. 1.3 miles away); Vance Farmhouse (approx. 1½ miles away); Sabraton Honor Roll (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Monongalia General Hospital (approx. 1.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.

Easton Mill and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, January 12, 2021

2. Easton Mill and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 26, 2008

3. Easton Roller Mill Marker

This is the marker at a previous location.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, January 12, 2021

4. Easton Mill

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,558 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on January 11, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on December 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on December 3, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.