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structed by Mr. Miller shortly after he built his home. He processed grains at the mill, as well as producing ground plaster.
The village of Slate Mills grew up around Miller’s business, according to the department’s historians.
Registration of the properties on the historic register, according to Mr. Miller, places no restrictions on their use by the owners. “The majority of landmarks are privately owned and have never been open to the public. Registration is mainly an of* ficial and honorific recognition that a district is a historic and cultural resource for the state and nation and should be perserved.
“Listing on the Virginia Land-4 marks Register calls public attention to Virginia’s extraordinary wealth of historic buildings and sites, and is designed to encourage local preservation efforts,” Mr. Miller added.
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