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Isaac Peirce
In 1794, Isaac Peirce purchased a small piece of property next to Rock Creek known as the "Gift" (150 acres). He began to cultivate the land and embark on his dream. By 1841, Isaac had acquired over 1,200 acres of land, making his estate one of the largest in Washington, DC.
Isaac built a mill in the area of Deakins Mill in 1820. The Peirce family wealth grew by processing the grain grown by his neighbors and on his estate, and selling these products in Georgetown and Washington. |