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Davis 41.211 Poage's Mill

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Davis 41.211 Poage's Mill.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

Davis 41.211 Poage's Mill

Description

Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in Roanoke County.

Creator

George C. Davis Photography

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

Circa 1920

Rights

Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Identifier

Davis41.211

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photograph

Citation

George C. Davis Photography, “Davis 41.211 Poage's Mill,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed April 30, 2025, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis41.211.