White Mill built in 1920, closed in 1996
The White Mill was built in 1920 by Dan River Inc., and today is one of the last physical expressions of Danville's role as a textile manufacturing...
The White Mill was built in 1920 by Dan River Inc., and today is one of the last physical expressions of Danville's role as a textile manufacturing powerhouse. The White Mill was first known as Mill No. 8, covering 18 acres along the Dan River in the city's downtown area. The mill began operating in 1921 and continued until 1996, when it closed. At one time, Dan River Mills employed 14,000 people in Danville, and following the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the company also began hiring black workers.