Brownstown Mill

Aka Wolf’s Mill

c1730? Wenger
1750? Holtzborn
1811John Wolf
1856Jacob & Lavina Wolf
built current mill
1864Joel Wenger
c1870Clayton Wenger
1903Converted to generate electricty
1923Operations ceased
19??Paul G. Murray
19??Lancaster Leaf Tobacco
1967Alice Wolf
1970Gift and Antique Shop
1994Dale & Naomi Hartman
(Private residence)

The mill is currently in use as a residence.

The mill is located at 430 West Farmersville Road, Leola, PA.

Built1856
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Water SourceConestoga
TownshipWest Earl
TypeFlour/Grist/Saw
Headrace750 feet
Tailrace150 feet
Dam Height5 feet
Power2 turbines
Capacity75 bbl /day