A view of the remains of the Chapman-Beverley Mill along I-66 in Virginia as seen from Route 55
As seen from Route 55, this is a view of the Chapman-Beverley Mill in February 2026. Originally built in 1742 by John Chapman and sons, this five and a half story structure is the tallest stacked stone building in the United States, and provided food and ground lime throughout its history, until it closed down in 1951. Today the mill is slowly being restored after having been gutted by fire in 1998. This is a regular sight when driving by on either Route 55 or Interstate 66 in Virginia. In this particular view we only see the upper three to three and a half stories.
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