Near Charlottesville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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The Meadow Run Grist Mill

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

1. The Meadow Run Grist Mill Marker

Inscription. Not far from the Tavern, the Michie family owned and operated a mill and general store. At the turn of the century the mill fell from decay. In order to recreate the Michie's Tavern-plantation (which stretched for several miles) Historic Michie Tavern relocated The Meadow Run Grist Mill from nearby Laurel Hill, Va. The 18th-century mill was painstakingly reconstructed to ensure the preservation of milling operations of that time. The General Store, housed on the first floor, offers visitors a mercantile atmosphere of the 1800s.

Erected by Mitchie Tavern.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 0.51′ N, 78° 27.921′ W. Marker was near Charlottesville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. It was at the intersection of Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Virginia Route 53) and Michie Tavern Lane (County Road 1102), on the right when traveling east on Thomas Jefferson Parkway. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville VA 22902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Piedmont

and in Central Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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

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are within walking distance of this location: Meadow Run Grist Mill ca. 1797 (a few steps from this marker); Michie Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Tobacco Barn ca. 1790 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sowell House Floor Plan (about 300 feet away); Piney River Cabin ca. 1790 (about 300 feet away); The Sowell House ca. 1822 (about 300 feet away); The Open Porch (about 400 feet away); Historic Michie Tavern (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottesville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Tobacco Barn ca.1790 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Piney River Cabin (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Also see . . . Michie Tavern. (Submitted on March 19, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

The Meadow Run Grist Mill Marker to the right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

2. The Meadow Run Grist Mill Marker to the right.

The Meadow Run Grist Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

3. The Meadow Run Grist Mill

Inside of the Meadow Run Grist Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

4. Inside of the Meadow Run Grist Mill

Michie Tavern image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

5. Michie Tavern

Established in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie once called Buck Mountain, served as the social center of its community and accommodated travelers with food, drink and lodging. In 1927, the Tavern was moved 17 miles to its present location close to Monticello.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 19, 2011

6. The Meadow Run Grist Mill Marker

Meadow Run Mill Ca. 1797 Original Site: Laurel Hill, Va. Relocated: 1976

Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 31, 2012

7. The Meadow Run Grist Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,982 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 17, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 7. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.