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Watkins Mill

Watkins Mill is a historic place in Excelsior, Clay County, Missouri, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000416.

Excelsior, Clay County, MissouriListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000416★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Watkins Mill?

Watkins Mill is a preserved woolen mill dating to the mid-19th century, located near Lawson, Missouri, United States. The mill is protected as Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, which preserve its machinery and business records in addition to the building itself. It was designated a National Historic Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 in recognition for its remarkable state of preservation. The historic site is the centerpiece of Watkins Mill State Park, which is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Watkins Mill
City
Excelsior
County
Clay County
State
Missouri
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000416
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.41135, -94.26353
When was Watkins Mill listed on the National Register?

Watkins Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Watkins Mill located?

Watkins Mill is located in Excelsior, Clay County, Missouri at approximately 39.41135, -94.26353. See the map above.

Is Watkins Mill a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Watkins Mill is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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