James N. Newlin, Sr., Flour and Grist Mill

Contributors:

Berry Davidson, millwright

Dates:

1866

Location:

Saxapahaw, Alamance County

Street Address:

Saxapahaw, NC

Status:

Unknown

Type:

Industrial

Note:

The village on the Haw River began with a cotton mill established by John Newlin and his sons of Snow Camp. Davidson rebuilt their saw and grist mill in 1866. E. M. Holt bought the cotton mill in 1873; it was rebuilt in 1880 and later by his sons in law. The oldest section dates from the early 20^th century.