Breckinridge Mill
Also known as Howell's Mill
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Breckinridge Mill
Breckinridge Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 30, 1980. It was among the first 4 of Fincastle’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, politics and architecture, at the state level.
What it isPlace in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
West of Fincastle on VA 600, in Fincastle, VA · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Breckinridge MillStart here
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Breckinridge Mill Complex (Boundary Increase)Queen Anne · next door
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Breckinridge Mill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Breckinridge Mill
Is Breckinridge Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 30, 1980 (Register number 80004172).
Is Breckinridge Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Natural Bridge, 21.9 miles away.
Can you visit Breckinridge Mill?
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.
Where can I read the history of Breckinridge Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41679832 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.