Carrsbrook near Earlysville in Albemarle County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Rio Mills
Erected 1990 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number G-26.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 29, 1864.
Location. 38° 6.168′ N, 78° 27.64′ W. Marker is near Earlysville, Virginia, in Albemarle County. It is in Carrsbrook. Marker is at the intersection of Rio Mills Road (County Route 643) and Seminole Road (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west on Rio Mills Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Earlysville VA 22936, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Monacan Indian Village (here, next to this marker); Skirmish at Rio Hill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Rio Hill 1864 Skirmish (approx. 1.3 miles away); Rio Hill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Old Springs (approx. 1.8 miles away); Six Miles of Trails (approx. 1.9 miles away); Legacy of Hugh Carr / The Village of Hydraulic Mills (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Origins of Ivy Creek Natural Area (approx. 1.9 miles away).
More about this marker. Marker was originally erected at this intersection, but on U.S. 29 itself, on the right when traveling south. In 2016 when Route 29 was widened, it and its neighbor were removed for a while and returned around the corner where they can be found today.
Regarding Rio Mills. The word “Rio” in “Rio Mill” and “Rio Hill” is pronounced “Ryo” locally.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,424 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2017, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 10, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.