Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

McKimmey's Mill

Photographed By Craig Swain, January 26, 2008

1. McKimmey's Mill Marker

Inscription. In 1898 a fire devastated a Leesburg grain mill, along with several surrounding buildings. The mill that replaced the burned structure is now known as McKimmey's Mill and sits proudly at market Station.

This massive multi-level grain mill contains attractive gable roofs. Farmers brought their grain to the mill, grinding it either for local use or for shipment to distant markets. The large wooden towers held the grain in storage.

Relocated from its original site just 300 feet south of Market Station adjacent to the W&OD Railroad, the mill has been restored and still contains the huge wheels essential to the grinding process. The original scale is still inside the building.

According to land records, the Saffer family of Leesburg purchased the operation in November, 1917, for $7,000. They operated a milling business for over 50 years. In 1969,it was conveyed to Mr. McKimmey, who operated a feed business until just three weeks before the structure became a part of the Market Station complex.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1917.

Location. 39° 6.753′ N, 77° 33.779′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is at the intersection of Harrison Street and South Street, on the

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right when traveling south on Harrison Street. Located at the entrance to Market Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg VA 20175, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dairy Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Stationmaster's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Osterburg Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman-Harding Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tolbert Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Orion Anderson Story (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leesburg.

The Mill at Market Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, January 26, 2008

2. The Mill at Market Station

McKimmey's Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, July 4, 2007

3. McKimmey's Mill

The mill structure is the darker red section in the middle.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,128 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.