Adamstown Roller Mill

Aka Von Nieda/Rock Hill

Built by Philip Von Nieda in 1818, the Adamstown Roller Mill was a major contributor to the local economy until it closed in 1926. It was admitted to the National Registry in 1997. It now stands vacant.


1750George Shop (Shoup / Shupp/ Sharp)
1751Jonathan Shupp
1764Peter Sharp
1780John Sharp
1785Jacob Von Nieda
1806Philip Von Nieda
1818Current mill built
1847William Von Nieda
1875Andrew Emmert
1899Fred Gross
1915Leffler and Martin
1926Closed by Clarence Martin
1941Good Brothers
1997Carl and Marilyn Gehman
Built1818
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Dimensions60 x 70
Water SourceLittle Muddy Creek
TownshipBrecknock
TypeGrist, Flour
Head race1,550 feet
Tailrace600 feet
Dam Height7 feet
Power3 Overshot Wheels
Capacity36 bbls / day

The mill is located on Willow Street in Reinholds just off Dry Tavern Road (897).

Updated: January 2, 2024