The mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 after being restored by Glenn Hofecker, the owner at the time.

Built by German pioneers who moved to the area from Pennsylvania in the 1750s, the mill is a remnant of the culture, industriousness and vision of these early settlers.

While the exact date of the construction of the mill remains a mystery, there is a variety of evidence that shows it was built and in operation by 1781.

As it nears the mill, the water runs into a raised wooden flume to be fed to the Fitz Waterwheel.

The original granite and French quartz millstones are present, roller milling machines installed just before 1900, sifters, bolters, and other items.

The mill also features a Fitz gearing installed in the basement that takes the power from the waterwheel and uses it to drive all the equipment.

Bancroft specifically mentions contributions made by settlers in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, citing 132 barrels (21.0 m3) of flour being brought into Winchester.

The Order Book of Shenandoah County Court lists instructions for Michael Zirkle, Andrew Zirkle, Jacob Neff and Benjamin Fossett "view a way for a Road from Andrew Sircles Mill to Abraham Dusks Smith Shop on the Main Road" and that they report their findings to the next court.

Mowery was unable to hold onto the mill and it passed through a number of owners until it was purchased by Peter Myers who lived just outside Forestville, VA in 1853.

There he stopped as he feared Confederate Troops from the Richmond area might move to his rear and trap his army between two forces.

Sheridan then executed a strategic retreat northward towards Winchester and Union troops rode the width of the valley setting fields, barns and mills ablaze.

In the distance he could see the mills at nearby Moore's Store, Harpinetown and the Myers farm being set ablaze.

After the war, the local people branded Hockman as a Union sympathizer and refused to patronize the mill and soon the owner Peter Myers was forced to sell.

The mill sat neglected for many years until in 1980 it was bought by a North Carolina carpenter named Glen Hofecker, who restored it to working order.

Due to the numerous safety improvements required and the need to proceed slowly with changes, the mill is currently closed to the public.