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.
1750 | George Shop (Shoup / Shupp/ Sharp) |
1751 | Jonathan Shupp |
1764 | Peter Sharp |
1780 | John Sharp |
1785 | Jacob Von Nieda |
1806 | Philip Von Nieda |
1818 | Current mill built |
1847 | William Von Nieda |
1875 | Andrew Emmert |
1899 | Fred Gross |
1915 | Leffler and Martin |
1926 | Closed by Clarence Martin |
1941 | Good Brothers |
1997 | Carl and Marilyn Gehman |
Built | 1818 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Stone |
Dimensions | 60 x 70 |
Water Source | Little Muddy Creek |
Township | Brecknock |
Type | Grist, Flour |
Head race | 1,550 feet |
Tailrace | 600 feet |
Dam Height | 7 feet |
Power | 3 Overshot Wheels |
Capacity | 36 bbls / day |
The mill is located on Willow Street in Reinholds just off Dry Tavern Road (897).
Updated: January 2, 2024