Near Breaks in Dickenson County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mill Rock Point Overlook
By J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015
1. Mill Rock Point Overlook Marker
Mill Rock Point is so named because at one time millstones were carved from layered sandstone at the base of this overlook.
This area was known to have produced good millstones for the early water-powered grist-mill when they were in operation.
Overlook elevation 1620 ft.
River Elevation 1030 ft.
Overlook 65 yards.
Location. 37° 16.976′ N, 82° 17.319′ W. Marker is near Breaks, Virginia, in Dickenson County. Marker is on Virginia Route 80 one mile south of Breaks, on the right when traveling east. It is at a pull-off with parking. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Breaks VA 24607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mill Rock Point (a few steps from this marker); The Crooked Road (a few steps from this marker); Known But to God (approx. 1.7 miles away in Kentucky); Russell Fork Overlook (approx. 2.2 miles away in Kentucky); Richard Potter (approx. 3.4 miles away in Kentucky); William Ramey (approx.
By J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015
2. Mill Rock Point Overlook Marker
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By J. J. Prats, October 16, 2015
3. View from the Mill Rock Point Overlook
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 17, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2015, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
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