Blue Rock Mill

Aka Witmer’s Mill

Blue Rock Mill

The mill was refurbished in 2006 and is now the headquarters of the Blue Rock Heritage Center. (https://www.bluerockheritage.org)


1814Jacob H. Witmer
1832Current mill built
1888Hiram S. Young
1902Destroyed by fire
1902Rebuilt by Samuel Young
1915B. K. Snyder
1931Operations ceased
2006Blue Rock Heritage Center
Built1832
Structure2.5 Story Stone
Dimensions40 x 60
Water SourceWitmer’s Run
TownshipManor
TypeGrist
Headrace1,300 feet
Tailrace25 Feet
Dam Height4 feet
Power 1 Overshot
Capacity8 bbl / day

This mill is located at 2251 River Road, Washington Boro, PA.