We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: there’s nothing quite as eerily beautiful as an abandoned structure. Virginia has plenty of them too, ranging from deteriorating houses to railroads and even Renaissance Fairs from decades past. Today, we’ll feature a location with equal abandoned allure. Tucked away in Wythe County is a structure known as the Graham’s Forge Mill. This five-story grist mill dates back to the late 1800s and is still standing today, though left completely vacant.
Let’s take a look:
Grahams Forge, Virginia is a beautiful gem of a community located in southwestern Virginia. Characterized by gently rolling hills and the scenic Appalachian mountains, this area is home to all sorts of attractions.
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The historic Graham’s Forge Mill is one such place. Just a stone’s throw from I-81, this site is otherwise relatively remote.
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The old grist mill was built in 1890. While mills are certainly common in Virginia, this one has the appeal of a Victorian mansion. At five stories tall, the structure is simply mesmerizing.
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The wood-frame building is set on a limestone foundation and has distinguishing characteristics, particularly the cupola on the metal roof and the decorative lightning rod. While there’s nothing intrinsically eerie about the building, there is a connection to another Virginia landmark that happens to be one of the most haunted in the region.
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Major David Graham, the owner of the grist mill, lived in a nearby mansion that is named in his honor. This stately Victorian house is beautiful on the outside, yet incredibly haunted. To learn more about its haunted history, click here.
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What are your thoughts on the eerie and gorgeous abandoned grist mill and its connection with Virginia’s most haunted house? We’d love to hear your thoughts on the matter! For related content, check out This Road Trip That Leads To Virginia’s Most Haunted Abandoned Places.
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