Langdale Mill

Street address: 

U.S. Hwy. 29

Valley, AL 36854

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Phone: 
334-756-5228
Fax: 
334-756-4922
Schedule: 
Open by appt.
Mailing: 

P.O. Box 186

Valley, AL 36854

Admission: 
Unknown

The younger of the 2 oldest mills, built 1866. Originally made lap blankets, later became key manufacturer of Cotton Duck ship sail materials. Known for making sails for Ole Ironsides.

Accessibility: 

Mobility Impaired (elevators)

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