The town of Akron grew up around this mill. The nearby Reading and Columbia Railroad provided transportation for the mill’s products. Today it serves as a workshop.
1762 | Charles Harlacker |
1783 | Carl Harlacker |
1789 | Samuel Harlacker |
1811 | Samuel Harlacker estate |
1817 | Samuel Harlacker |
1864 | John Graver |
1875 | Samuel Royer |
1883 | John Stoll |
1899 | George Buch |
c1926 | Operations ceased |
1969 | Reconstructed as a barn |
1991 | David & Carolyn Myer |
2013 | David & Edna Glick |
Built | 1762 |
Structure | 2.5 Story Stone/Frame |
Size | 30 x 50 feet |
Water Source | Cocalico Creek |
Township | Ephrata |
Type | Grist |
Headrace | 290 feet |
Tailrace | 230 feet |
The mill is located at 130 Royer Road, Ephrata, PA.