Craig's Mill

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 13, 2010

1. Craig's Mill Marker

Inscription. Two miles south of Kenbridge stood Craig's Mill on Flat Rock Creek. There flour was ground and supplies were stored for the Revolutionary army. Tarleton, the British cavalryman, burned the mill in July, 1781, when raiding through the Southside. Rev. James Craig, the owner, is said to have been forced to help kill hogs for the troopers.

Erected 1949 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number SN-45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1781.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 57.639′ N, 78° 7.608′ W. Marker was in Kenbridge, Virginia, in Lunenburg County. Marker was on South Broad Street (Virginia Route 40) near Main Street (Virginia Route 40), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Kenbridge VA 23944, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Craig's Mill (here, next to this marker); Town of Kenbridge (a few steps from this marker); St. John’s Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Kennedy's Store ca. 1908 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Glebe of Cumberland Parish (approx. 2.4 miles away); Lunenburg County / Nottoway County (approx. 4.7 miles away); Lunenburg High School (approx. 4.7 miles away); Nathaniel Lee Hawthorne (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenbridge.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Craig's Mill".

S Broad St & Main St (facing south) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 13, 2010

2. S Broad St & Main St (facing south)

S Broad St (facing north) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 13, 2010

3. S Broad St (facing north)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 924 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.