2012 KG Historical Society Metal Christmas Ornament – Washington’s Mill
This elegantly crafted metal ornament pays tribute to Washington’s Mill, a historic milling site in King George County that recalls the ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit of the Washington family during the late colonial era. Though less widely known than George Washington’s mill at Mount Vernon, the King George variant embodies the essential role of local gristmills in sustaining early American rural communities.
 
As an agricultural cornerstone, Washington’s Mill would have served as a vital gathering place—where local farmers brought their grain to be transformed into flour and meal—helping to nourish families, strengthen community ties, and fuel economic vitality. Crafted as part of the Historical Society’s 2012 ornament series, it honors the humble yet profound legacy of rural industry and the quiet ingenuity that underpinned King George County’s growth.