Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex
Also known as Amherst Milling Company; DHR #163-0007
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex, at 138-140 Union Hill Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 5, 2019. It was among the first 5 of Amherst’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce and architecture, at the local level. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 6.2 acres.
Finding Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex
138-140 Union Hill Rd., Amherst
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex
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Questions about Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex
Is Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 5, 2019 (Register number 100003484).
Is Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Carter Glass House, 12.4 miles away.
Can you visit Thompson's Mill-Amherst Mill Complex?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.