Brownstown Mill

Aka Wolf’s Mill

Brownstown Mill

This mill served as a grist mill until the early 20th century when it was converted to generate electricity. It generated power for Brownstown, Talmage, and Farmersville until 1923. Today it serves as a private residence.


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)
Built1856
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Dimensions50 x 60
Water SourceConestoga
TownshipWest Earl
TypeFlour/Grist/Saw
Headrace750 feet
Tailrace150 feet
Dam Height5 feet
Power2 turbines
Capacity75 bbl /day

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