Colvin Run Mill
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About Colvin Run Mill
Colvin Run Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 16, 1977. It was among the first 2 of Great Falls’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering and agriculture, at the state level. The listing covers 7.5 acres.
What it isOperational 19th-century water-powered mill in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗1810 to today
- 1810Built
- 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 49 years
Finding Colvin Run Mill
South of Great Falls at 10017 Colvin Run Rd., in Great Falls, VA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Colvin Run Mill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Colvin Run Mill
Is Colvin Run Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 16, 1977 (Register number 77001487).
Is Colvin Run Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Potomac Canal Historic District, 2.9 miles away.
Can you visit Colvin Run Mill?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Colvin Run Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 41680475 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.