Aka Witmer’s Mill
The mill was refurbished in 2006 and is now the headquarters of the Blue Rock Heritage Center. (https://www.bluerockheritage.org)
1814 | Jacob H. Witmer |
1832 | Current mill built |
1888 | Hiram S. Young |
1902 | Destroyed by fire |
1902 | Rebuilt by Samuel Young |
1915 | B. K. Snyder |
1931 | Operations ceased |
2006 | Blue Rock Heritage Center |
Built | 1832 |
Structure | 2.5 Story Stone |
Dimensions | 40 x 60 |
Water Source | Witmer’s Run |
Township | Manor |
Type | Grist |
Headrace | 1,300 feet |
Tailrace | 25 Feet |
Dam Height | 4 feet |
Power | 1 Overshot |
Capacity | 8 bbl / day |
This mill is located at 2251 River Road, Washington Boro, PA.