Zirkle Mill
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Zirkle Mill
Zirkle Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 10, 1983: the first place in Forestville to be listed. Only 929 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 59 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
West of Quicksburg on VA 42, in Forestville, VA · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Forestville Historic DistrictGreek Revival · 0.3 mi on
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Zirkle Mill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Zirkle Mill
Is Zirkle Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 10, 1983 (Register number 83003316).
Is Zirkle Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Skyline Drive Historic District, 22.2 miles away.
Can you visit Zirkle 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 Zirkle Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 59 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 41683607 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.