Aspen Hill near Rockville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Veirs Mill
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 14, 2006
1. Veirs Mill Marker
Veirs Mill was built by Samuel Clark Veirs in 1838. It was operated by Veirs and Co., or Veirs and Bros., for 89 years. Known by many as Rock Creek Mills, it drew customers from Rockville and Mitchel's Crossroads (now Wheaton), through a route that became known as Veirs Mill Road. The water-powered grist and saw mill was powered by a 12-foot drop of water directed along a mill race from Rock Creek. The first story of the building was stone, and the second two stories wood. The mill was located on the west side of Veirs Mill Road and south of Rock Creek. The millers house was on the northwest corner of Veirs Mill Road and Aspen Hill Road. Samuel Veirs lived nearby at Meadow Hall. Samuel Veirs was a prominent Rockville citizen, serving as a judge in the Orphans Court from 1864 until his death in 1872.
Erected by Montgomery County Department of Park and Planning.
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 1838.
Location. 39° 4.32′ N, 77° 6.555′ W. Marker is near Rockville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is in Aspen Hill. It is on Viers Mill Road (Maryland Route 586) near Twinbrook
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Autre - St. Marys Plantation (approx. 0.7 miles away); From Trolley to Trail: A Brief History (approx. 0.8 miles away); Montrose School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Historic Montrose School (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named From Trolley to Trail: A Brief History (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockville.
More about this marker. The marker has the logo of The Maryland-National Capital Area Park and Planning Commission.
Additional keywords. Viers Mill
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, January 14, 2006
2. Veirs Mill Marker
Photographed by Tom Fuchs, April 1, 2006
3. The Gravestone of Samuel Clark Veirs
Located in the Baptist Cemetery at West Montgomery Avenue and Van Buren Street in Rockville. The inscription reads Sacred to the memory of Samuel Clark Veirs, a beloved husband & father who fell asleep in the arms of his Saviour, Nov 8th, 1872 in the 75 year of his age.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 10,234 times since then and 303 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on April 4, 2006, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
