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Jackson's Mill

Jackson's Mill is a former grist mill in Lewis County, West Virginia, near the city of Weston.

Where
3 mi west of Jane Lew
3 places to stay in Jane Lew
Wikipedia readers
2.9K
a year · #4,208 of 7,799
In brief

A museum, 3 mi west of Jane Lew

Weston is the nearest base

Weston is 4 miles south, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct

May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather, month by month

Typical highs and lows in Jane Lew. Green months are the mild ones.

Jan41° / 23°
Feb45° / 25°
Mar54° / 32°
Apr67° / 40°
May75° / 49°
Jun82° / 58°
Jul85° / 62°
Aug84° / 61°
Sep78° / 54°
Oct67° / 42°
Nov55° / 33°
Dec45° / 27°
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Jane Lew. Jane Lew’s full climate →
About

Jackson's Mill

Jackson's Mill is a former grist mill in Lewis County, West Virginia, near the city of Weston. The mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, is now the centerpiece of a state-owned museum property. It is significant as a well-preserved early grist mill, and as the boyhood home of Stonewall Jackson, a prominent Confederate general in the American Civil War.

Type
Museum
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1972)
Wikipedia readers
2.9K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to stay near Jackson's Mill

The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Weston (8) and Jane Lew (3).

Jackson's MillWeston8Jane Lew3Buckhannon10Bridgeport15Clarksburg6Lost Creek1West Milford1Salem210 mi
Jackson's Mill12Places to stay in town
5 min drive

Weston

8 places to stay · 5 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

3,736 people

4 mi south of Jackson's Mill

5 min drive

Jane Lew

3 places to stay · 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B

395 people

3 mi east of Jackson's Mill

20 min drive

Buckhannon

10 places to stay · 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B

5,054 people

15 mi southeast of Jackson's Mill

30 min drive

Bridgeport

15 places to stay · 14 hotels · 1 motel

9,427 people

19 mi northeast of Jackson's Mill

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Jackson's MillDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Weston4 mi south5 min8 5 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park3,736$105KB+
Jane Lew3 mi east5 min3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B395$78K—
Buckhannon15 mi southeast20 min10 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B5,054$158KB−
Bridgeport19 mi northeast30 min15 14 hotels · 1 motel9,427$292KB−
Clarksburg13 mi northeast20 min6 5 hotels · 1 motel15,562$130KC−
Lost Creek8 mi northeast10 min1 1 campground363$132K—
West Milford8 mi northeast10 min1 1 hotel443$128K—
Salem14 mi north20 min2 1 campground · 1 RV park1,570$78K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

CKBNorth Central West Virginia19 mi
MGWMorgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field48 mi
PKBMid Ohio Valley Regional55 mi
PITPittsburgh · major hub97 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Jackson's Mill’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Jackson's Mill

Other well-known places within 69 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Dolly Sods Wilderness: Valerius Tygart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Spruce Mountain: Valerius Tygart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Necessity National Battlefield: Wilson44691, CC0 · Deep Creek Lake: Gohens84, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monongahela National Forest: Valerius Tygart, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cass Scenic Railroad State Park: Shayfan at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Grave Creek Mound: Shonebrooks, CC0

Common questions

Visiting Jackson's Mill

What town is Jackson's Mill near?

Jane Lew, WV, about 3 miles east.

When is the best time to visit Jackson's Mill?

May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.

How far is Jackson's Mill from Pittsburgh?

About 96 miles north of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Jackson's Mill?

North Central West Virginia (CKB), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 97 miles.

Where should I stay near Jackson's Mill?

Weston (4 mi, 8 places to stay), Jane Lew (3 mi, 3 places to stay) and Buckhannon (15 mi, 10 places to stay).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.