Near Weston in Lewis County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Sawmill
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 9, 2022
1. Sawmill Marker
The sawmill shed, located 30 feet upstream from the Jackson gristmill, was a long one-story structure - with a sloping roof.
The Jackson sawmill played a significant role in the growth of this region. It was the first sawmill in the area, and for a time, the only source of sawn timber. It produced boards for the construction of the gristmill and provided lumber for many of the frame buildings in the vicinity, including the community now known as Weston.
After Cummins died in 1850, the sawmill was probably never again operated. It stood until at least 1886, but the mill shed was probably dismantled shortly after that date. The fate of the saw in unknown. A similar saw, acquired from Forrest Hammer of Franklin, West Virginia, was moved to Jackson's Mill in 1949 and is now housed in the Jackson's Mill Museum.
(Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 39° 5.777′ N, 80° 27.977′ W. Marker is near Weston, West Virginia, in Lewis County. Marker can be reached from Jackson Mill Road (County Route 10) 2.6 miles north of U.S. 19, on the right when traveling west. Marker is Stop 7 on the Jackson's Mill Historic Area Walking Tour. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackson's Mill (here, next to this marker); Cummins Jackson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blaker's Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); McWhorter Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blaker's Mill Pond (about 500 feet away); Welcome (about 600 feet away); The Heritage Garden (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.
Regarding Sawmill. Marker has been transcribed as written, including a nonstandard spelling.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 9, 2022
2. Sawmill Marker
Marker is located in the foreground, in front of Jackson's Mill.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
