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Frye's Measure Mill

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Frye's Measure Mill is a historic water-powered woodshop in West Virginia, notable for producing traditional wooden measures and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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What was Frye's Measure Mill used to make?

Frye's Measure Mill was a water-powered woodshop known for producing traditional wooden measures. These measures were used for standardized quantities such as grain and other goods.

Where is Frye's Measure Mill located?

The mill is in West Virginia, United States. Its setting reflects the state's historic use of small water-powered industrial sites in rural communities.

Why is Frye's Measure Mill historically important?

It preserves a specialized form of local manufacturing that combined woodworking with water power. The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, giving it formal recognition as a historic site.

Is Frye's Measure Mill a grist mill?

No, its notable function was a water-powered woodshop rather than a conventional grain-grinding mill. Its distinctive product was wooden measuring equipment, which sets it apart from mills built mainly to process flour or feed.

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