Bruceton Mills in Preston County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Bruceton

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 18, 2009

1. Bruceton Marker

Inscription. John Judy and James Clark settled in this vicinity, 1769. First known as Milford for Morton’s Mill, built in 1792. The Greenville Iron Furnace, built about 1815 by Walter Carlile, and the Valley Iron Furnace were not far away.

Erected 1964 by West Virginia Historic Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.

Location. 39° 39.54′ N, 79° 38.268′ W. Marker is in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, in Preston County. Marker is at the intersection of West Virginia Route 26 and Morgantown Street (Old County Route 73), on the right when traveling north on State Route 26. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bruceton Mills WV 26525, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bruceton Community Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Hagans Homestead (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brandonville (approx. one mile away); Brandonville Community Honor Roll (approx. one mile away); Kay Evans (approx. 1.3 miles away); Old Hemlock (approx. 1.3 miles away); Honor Roll

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(approx. 3.3 miles away); Mt. Moriah Cemetery Veterans (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruceton Mills.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 18, 2009

2. Bruceton Marker

Bruceton Mill Dam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 18, 2009

3. Bruceton Mill Dam

The mill is gone but the mill dam remains.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.