Brookeville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Newlin’s Mill

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 20, 2006

1. Newlin's Mill Marker

Inscription. In 1800, Thomas Moore, Jr. and his wife, Mary Brooke Moore sold to David Newlin four acres inherited from Mrs. Moore's father, Roger Brooke IV, described as "standing below Newlin's Mill dam". Initially, Newlin operated an oil mill on this site, grinding flax seed into linseed oil. A covenant prevented Newlin from grinding grain and competing with Richard Thomas' mill on the east side of Brookeville. By 1825 however, a notice to sell the mill described Newlin's as a grist, saw, oil and clover seed mill. Later owners and millers included William Downs and Charles Henry Shaw. The mill ceased operation in the early 1900s. A mill race is still visible running parallel to Brookeville Road, west to Oakley Cabin.

Erected by Montgomery County Park Commission, Department of Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Montgomery Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 39° 10.854′ N, 77° 3.694′ W. Marker is in Brookeville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of Georgia

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Avenue (Maryland Route 97) and Brookeville Road, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 Georgia Avenue, Brookeville MD 20833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Valley Mill House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Moore Cottage (about 400 feet away); Murphy House (about 600 feet away); Margaret Brooke House (about 700 feet away); Brookeville (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookeville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Brookeville Schoolhouse (was about 800 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by J. J. Prats, May 20, 2006

2. Newlin's Mill Marker

Newlin's Mill image. Click for full size.

3. Newlin's Mill

Close up of photograph reproduced on the Newlin's Mill Millstone marker on the lawn of the Brookeville Academy Community Center (which see).

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,515 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 20, 2006.