Sweeney Dam Ruin and Mill Race
The original Sweeney dam and mill race were built by Alexander Sweeney around 1790 to power his milling operation that are now ruins. The structures are located south of the prizery and were built in the 18th century. It was used up to the time of the end of the American Civil War. They were abandoned in 1930 to 1940. The earthen dam ruin was stone infill of over 100 feet (30 m) in length by almost 9 feet (2.7 m) high and bridged the Appomattox River. It is tapered shape with a walkway at approximately 27 feet (8.2 m) west at the base. It varies at the top from 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.2 m) wide.
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