Forest Hills in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pierce Mill

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 28, 2009

1. Pierce Mill Marker

Inscription. The last of several grain mills operating on Rock Creek during an era when most American mills derived their power from small streams. Located near an Indian site. The land was conveyed to Isaac Pierce by the Revolution patriot William Deakins in 1794. Mill built about 1820 by Isaac and Abner Pierce. Inherited by a nephew Pierce Shoemaker in 1851, and operated until 1897. Purchased by the Federal Government in 1890, and restored by the National Park Service in 1936.

Erected by National Society Colonial Dames of America in the District of Columbia; National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 56.42′ N, 77° 3.11′ W. Marker was in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It was in Forest Hills. It was on Tilden Street Northwest west of Beach Drive Northwest, on the right when traveling west. The marker was located in Rock Creek Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2401 Tilden Street Northwest, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker was in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Machine in a Stone Box (a few steps from this marker); The Peirce Family Estate (within shouting distance of this marker); Orchards, Fields, Gardens, Pastures (within shouting distance of this marker); Peirce Still House (within shouting distance of this marker); Herring Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock Creek's Mills (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peirce Mill (about 400 feet away); Springhouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Pierce Plantation (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 28, 2009

2. Pierce Mill Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 28, 2009

3. Pierce Mill Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 28, 2009

4. Pierce Mill Marker

Photographed by Don Morfe, July 28, 2009

5. Pierce Barn

The Barn is on the same property as the Mill

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 18, 2016

6. Pierce Mill Marker

This view is from a similar position as photo #4, but the works of the mill have been reconstructed and the marker removed.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on February 8, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 9, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 6. submitted on September 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.