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Thrasher's Mill, also known as Waskey's and Obenshain's Mill was built circa 1848, shortly after the establishment of the town of Jackson (now Springwood) in Botetourt County, The third story was removed in the 1920s. It is now used as a private…

Aerial view of Fincastle.

Aerial view of Troutville.

Aerial view of Cloverdale.

Located near Mt. Union village on the headwaters of Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, the Bryan McDonald house was built in 1766.

Botetourt County Courthouse

Built circa 1832, Roaring Run Furnace was a hot-blast iron furnace. Located in the Jefferson National Forest, the furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Tinker Mill, also known as Nininger's Mill, was built circa 1847. Located on Route 674, Tinker Mill was converted into a restaurant in 1980. The structure is now a private residence.

Thrasher's Mill, also known as Waskey's and Obenshain's Mill was built circa 1848, shortly after the establishment of the town of Jackson (now Springwood) in Botetourt County, The third story was removed in the 1920s. It is now used as a private…

Built for James Breckenridge in 1822, Breckenridge Mill is located at 867 Breckinridge Mill Road, 3 miles from Fincastle. The mill was added to the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It now houses apartments.

The Cloverdale Mill was one of about 30 mills operating in Botetourt County in the early 20th Century. Old ads suggest that the mill was in operation as early as 1814. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1968.