Fidler's Mill

Fidler's Mill Situated between popular West Virginia Wildlife Center and Holly River State Park, Fidler's Mill provides a scenic & educational whistle stop on WV Rt. 20.

Fidler's Mill - A Step Back in Time

A historic treasure nestled in the small community of Arlington, West Virginia, along the Little Kanawha River, approximately 5 miles south of the West Virginia Wildlife Center on WV Route 20. The Mill was the cornerstone of the local community in 1849. In addition to providing ground wheat, cornmeal, buckwheat, and animal feed, the mill also picked and carded

wool, and you could also get a haircut. At one time, there was a sawmill, a blacksmith, and a general store next door to the mill. Every fall, a dance was held at the mill and autumn leaves were spread across the floor. In the summer, the mill served as an excellent roller skating rink for the kids. First built in 1821 by Daniel Peck, the original mill was a small structure built on four posts along the Little Kanawha River. The mill was then purchased by William Fiddler in the 1840’s along with a 200 acre farm, and it remained in the Fiddler family for most of the next 140 years. William, using slave labor, enlarged the mill and built a dam a short distance up stream. A wooden mill race powered a saw mill, and a 20-foot overshot wheel was used to grind grain. Fiddler’s Mill is fully operational historical gristmill, and guided tours are available on the weekend. The mill eventually became a community building, an economic center, a social hall, and a primary visual attraction of the area. Both mill and town were named for Alfious Arlington Fidler, proprietor. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. For more informatnion, please visit the following website. http://www.wvculture.org/goldenseal/summer02/fidlersmill.html

Remember the mill will be open tomorrow, Saturday, July 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Stop by and view a piece of West Virginia his...
07/01/2016

Remember the mill will be open tomorrow, Saturday, July 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Stop by and view a piece of West Virginia history!

06/26/2016

Charles Wilson, a descendant of the Fidler Family, spoke at Saturday's open house. The mill is open every Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. through Labor Day weekend.

06/25/2016

A special open house will be held at Fidler's Mill tomorrow, Saturday, June 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be refreshments, live music and the opportunity to hear from Charles Wilson, a descendant of the Fidler Family! We would truly love to get more people interested in the mill so we can complete some needed projects and keep the mill a visitor's spot for generations to come. Please come find out how you can help!

06/23/2016

Captured this video today from Fidler's Mill....the Little Kanawha River was roaring!!!!!

05/27/2016
Hey.....wanna see our new rack cards? Here they are.... :-)These cards will be placed at CVB locations, interstate rest ...
05/25/2016

Hey.....wanna see our new rack cards? Here they are.... :-)

These cards will be placed at CVB locations, interstate rest stops, restaurants, and many others locations throughout the state promoting our community's favorite Historical Landmark.....

05/24/2016

Enjoy!.

From the photo archives of Gail & Dottie Bosley, here are a few images of the mill from the late 70's early 80's.THANK Y...
05/24/2016

From the photo archives of Gail & Dottie Bosley, here are a few images of the mill from the late 70's early 80's.

THANK YOU GAIL AND DOTTIE FOR SHARING YOUR MEMORIES.

05/24/2016

A Historic Mill In A Beautiful Setting

Address

6612 Heaston Ridge Road
Rock Cave, WV
26234

Opening Hours

2pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13049245838

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