Shepherd's Mill
Also known as Thomas Shepherd's Grist Mill
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Shepherd's Mill
Shepherd's Mill, at High St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971: the first place in Shepherdstown to be listed. Only 23 of West Virginia’s 1,128 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, at the state level.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
High St., Shepherdstown · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
10 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Shepherd's Mill
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Questions about Shepherd's Mill
Is Shepherd's Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 6, 1971 (Register number 71000882).
Is Shepherd's Mill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Tolson's Chapel and School, 3.4 miles away.
Can you visit Shepherd's 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 Shepherd's Mill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 86535365 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.