Jamestown in Guilford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Robbins-Holton Mill & House

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

1. The Robbins-Holton Mill & House Marker

Inscription. Mill may date from about 1825, built on land owned by Jesse Field. It is best known as Robbins Mill or Holton Mill, bought in 1853 by Rev. Alexander and Mary (Weatherly) Robbins. Mrs. Robbins operated it during the Civil War, negotiating a draft deferment for the miller, J.F. Holton, and supplying flour to the Confederate Army. The mill's flour bags were imprinted "Cliff Mill." Holton ran the mill until 1884. Oakdale Mills bought it and removed the dam. The miller's house was built about 1850 and contains original architectural features.

Erected by Historic Jamestown Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 35° 59.43′ N, 79° 56.37′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, North Carolina, in Guilford County. It is on Dillon Road 0.2 miles south of West Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Ragsdale Rd, Jamestown NC 27282, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

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: Jamestown Public School (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Potter House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Dr. Shubal Gardner Coffin

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Johnson Shoe Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lord Cornwallis (approx. 0.4 miles away); Richard Mendenhall Store (approx. half a mile away); Home of Richard Mendenhall (approx. half a mile away); Jamestown Friends Meeting House and Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

2. The Robbins-Holton Mill & House Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

3. The Robbins-Holton Mill & House Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

4. The Robbins-Holton Mill & House Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

5. The Robbins-Holton Mill & House Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

6. The Robbins-Holton Mill & House Marker

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 9, 2012

7. The Robbins-Holton Mill & House Marker

Perhaps the mill? Private property, so unable to investigate.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,346 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 5. submitted on October 14, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 6, 7. submitted on October 11, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.