Aldie in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
This is Aldie Mill Historic Park!
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 24, 2026
1. This is Aldie Mill Historic Park! Marker
Discover a part of Northern Virginia's industrial heritage—the restored gristmill at Aldie Mill Historic Park. Built between 1807 and 1809, the Aldie Gristmill was once the largest mill of its kind in Loudoun County.
The mill is operational, making it possible for visitors to watch live demonstrations. The site offers educational activities and events for all ages. Guided tours and demonstrations are available weekends between April and November.
Among the mill's many prominent 19th-century visitors was President James Monroe, who had is grain ground here while living at neighboring Oak Hill.
Aldie Dam
Located about a mile west of this site is the Aldie Dam. Charles Fenton Mercer obtained legal rights to erect this dam in 1804, raising the water level to supply an industrial complex. Wooden gates at the dam allow water from the Little River to flow down the millrace along the length of the town to power the mill's large, tandem waterwheels.
The Mill Complex
The merchant mill and store house—the oldest structures in the present Aldie Mill complex—were built between 1807 and 1809 by William Cooke for the
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Tours & Demonstrations
Guided tours of the mill are available April through November, or choose to take a self-guided tour.
About NOVA Parks
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3. This is Aldie Mill Historic Park! Marker
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, and the NOVA Parks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 38° 58.525′ N, 77° 38.486′ W. Marker is in Aldie, Virginia, in Loudoun County. It is on Little River Turnpike (U.S. 50) east of Meetinghouse Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39401 Little River Turnpike, Aldie VA 20105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in 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: Aldie Mill (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Aldie Mill (a few steps from this marker); Slashing Sabers (a few steps from this marker); Waterpower System (within shouting distance of this marker); A Freedom Seeker from Aldie: The Story of Daniel Dangerfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Aldie (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee Moves North Again (within shouting distance of this marker); The Milling Complex (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aldie.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
