Mills in the Upcountry: a Historic Context, and a Summary of a Mill ...

B. that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or
C. that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of
construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high
artistic value, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity
whose components may lack individual distinction; or
D. that have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in
prehistory or history.
If a mill site has reasonably good integrity and can be shown to address one or more of the
research issues outlined above, or other research considerations, then it should be considered
eligible for nomination to the NRHP. It is not unusual for more than one mill to occupy a short
stretch of a stream or river, particularly at shoals. In those cases the group of mill sites might be
evaluated for listing in the NRHP as a district.
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