Palmyra in Fluvanna County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Millstones

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2021

1. Millstones Marker

Inscription. These millstones were found in the vicinity of the Revolutionary War arsenal at the Point of Fork in an area that was called Mt. Misory Branch. The millstones were likely used to supply meal to the soldiers at the arsenal (circa 1780). Donated by the descendants of William Austin Shepherd in the year 2002.

Erected 2002. (Marker Number 14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 37° 51.591′ N, 78° 15.882′ W. Marker is in Palmyra, Virginia, in Fluvanna County. It is on Stone Jail Street (Virginia Route 1004) just north of Main Street ( Route 1001), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Stone Jail St, Palmyra VA 22963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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 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 marker: Fluvanna County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Stone Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of L.O. Haden Office Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Palmyra General Store (about 300 feet

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away); Former Early Court Office (about 400 feet away); Former Clerk's Office (about 400 feet away); Site of Central High School (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmyra.

The millstones display image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 4, 2021

2. The millstones display

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.