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Object Name Documents
Title Gilpin's Mill (Massey Mill, Higman Mill, Millington Mill, Old Grist Mill)
Object ID 977
Scope & Content S. Sassafras Street (MD 313)

The grist mill was built in 1760 by Daniel Massey and sold to Thomas Gilpin soon after. It is a fine example of the effects of industry on building form. The building served its original function for almost 200 years,adapting to change and technology.
Collection Kent County Historic Sites Inventory
People Massey, Daniel
Gilpin, Thomas
Subjects architectural survey
historic houses
site survey
K-files
Lexicon category 8: Communication Artifact
Lexicon sub-category Documentary Artifact
Search Terms S. Sassafras Street (Md 313)
K 175
District 1
Massey, Daniel
Gilpin, Thomas