Great Falls in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Colvin Run Mill
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2022
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
commemorates the significance of
Colvin Run Mill
as a tribute to the American craftsman
and to the rich historical legacy of
Fairfax County
Mill built c. 1790 - 1820
Erected 1987 by Freedom Hill Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 38° 58.125′ N, 77° 17.587′ W. Marker is in Great Falls, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from Colvin Run Road (Virginia Route 743) north of Leesburg Pike (Virginia Route 7), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls VA 22066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Formal Garden (a few steps from this marker); The Miller's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ghost Lines (within shouting distance of this marker); Outbuildings (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Colvin Run Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); War of 1812 (about 600 feet away); Old Road To The West (about 600 feet away); In Memory of Mack S. "Jack" Crippen, Jr. (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Great Falls.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 20, 2022
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.