White's Mill

White's Mill White's Mill is a 1790 Grist Mill that has a working wheel. We grind corn and offer grits and cornmeal. Open May thru October Fri thru Sunday.

White's Mill has stood for generations because people cared enough to invest their time, talents, and passion into prese...
06/19/2026

White's Mill has stood for generations because people cared enough to invest their time, talents, and passion into preserving our local history.

Today, we need your help.

Whether you're handy with tools, enjoy working outdoors, love history, have fundraising or grant writing experience, or simply want to make a difference in your community, there's a place for you at White's Mill.

Together we can:
🔨 Build opportunities for future generations
🏛️ Preserve one of Virginia's historic treasures
🌱 Protect traditional heritage skills and local history

White's Mill is more than a historic mill—it's a living classroom where visitors can learn about traditional ways of life, milling, craftsmanship, and the history that shaped our region.

Every volunteer makes a difference.

Join us as we work to keep White's Mill running, growing, and inspiring future generations.

❤️ Volunteer ⭐ Donate 📢 Share our mission

Preserving the past. Teaching the future.

06/17/2026

🌽⚙️ You never know what you'll learn or get to do when you volunteer at White's Mill! One day you might be helping grind fresh cornmeal, the next you could be preserving history, assisting visitors, working on equipment, or helping bring community events to life.

Every volunteer makes a difference, and there's a place for every skill level.

Join us and be part of keeping history alive!

Volunteer today: https://form.jotform.com/251457653180155⁠�

06/16/2026

🏛️ Ever wondered how a historic stone mill really works?

Join us for a fascinating visit with John Coley Houser as he takes us behind the scenes of White’s Mill and shares the inner workings of our 1790s stone mill. This is Part 1 of his visit, and we've left it uncut so you can experience the tour just as we did.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, a mill lover, or simply curious about how grain was processed before modern technology, there's something here for everyone to learn.

🎥 Watch the video here: [Part 1: Exploring the Inner Workings of White's Mill with John Coley Houser](https://youtu.be/UKzD23bXGLw?si=jI4EX9oGnsv-6QFo&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and learn along with us as we explore one of Virginia's oldest working mills!

Please like, share, and comment to help us preserve and share the history of White’s Mill with others.

06/14/2026

🌊 There’s nothing quite like the sound of a working water wheel!

06/10/2026

🌾 CALLING ALL VENDORS & PERFORMERS – HERITAGE DAYS 2026! 🌾
See comment for information.

06/10/2026

White's Mill | Abingdon, Virginia

Long before grocery stores and highways, the steady sound of rushing water and grinding stones echoed across this Appalachian valley. For generations, families brought their corn and wheat to White’s Mill, trusting the waters of Toole Creek to help provide food for their tables.

Milling has taken place here since the late 1700s, making this one of the oldest mill sites in Southwest Virginia. More than a place of business, the mill became the heart of the community. Neighbors gathered here to exchange news, settle business, share stories, and catch up on the happenings of the day. In many ways, the mill was the social center of rural life.

Through wars, floods, changing times, and the passing of centuries, White’s Mill endured. Though it once stood silent and neglected, dedicated local volunteers worked tirelessly to save this historic landmark from being lost forever. Today, the old mill once again stands as a testament to the determination and resilience of the Appalachian people.

As the waters of Toole Creek continue to flow past its weathered walls, White’s Mill reminds us of a simpler time—when communities were built around hard work, self-reliance, and neighbors helping neighbors. It is more than an old building; it is a living piece of Appalachian heritage, still telling its story more than two centuries later. 🤍 You can visit Friday-Sundays and help support this wonderful piece of history.

Address

12314 Whites Mill Road
Abingdon, VA
24210

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12766282960

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