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Gambrill Mill is a historic stone flour mill in Frederick, Maryland, within Monocacy National Battlefield. The building was constructed in 1830 under the name Araby Mill, and James H. Gambrill purchased it in 1855. It was a three-story merchant flour mill equipped with two pairs of burr stones, and Gambrill also operated a sawmill on the property.
Only the first two levels of the flour mill remain, making the structure a site connected to Maryland's nineteenth-century milling industry and the history of the Civil War landscape.
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Where is Gambrill Mill?
Gambrill Mill is in Frederick, Maryland, within Monocacy National Battlefield. The site is part of the historic landscape preserved by the National Park Service.
When was Gambrill Mill built?
The stone mill was constructed in 1830 under the name Araby Mill. James H. Gambrill purchased it in 1855, after which it became known as Gambrill Mill.
What did Gambrill Mill produce?
It was a three-story merchant flour mill equipped with two pairs of millstones. Its machinery processed grain into flour for commercial trade.
Can visitors enter Gambrill Mill?
The mill is a historic site within Monocacy National Battlefield, but access conditions and interior tours can vary. Visitors should check the National Park Service's current site information before planning an interior visit.
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