The Brunnerville Mill sits along the Hammer Creek in Elizabeth Township. John Youndt built a log mill on this site in 1792. The current stone mill was built in 1855. Milling operations ceased in 1917. The mill has been renovated into a private residence.
1792 | John Youndt |
1832 | Martin D. & Elizabeth Grube |
1855 | Martin Grube built current mill |
1864 | Abraham Burkhart |
1875 | Benjamin H. Snavely |
1917 | Operations ceased |
1921 | Benjamin B. Snavely |
1946 | L. M. Snavely |
1987 | Converted to a private residence by Donal Markey |
2012 | Shawn & Jessica Long |
The mill is located at 475 Snavely Mill Road, Lititz, PA
Built | 1855 |
Structure | 4.5 Story Stone/Frame |
Water Source | Hammer Creek |
Township | Elizabeth |
Type | Flour/Grist/Saw |
Headrace | Pond |
Tailrace | 100 feet |
Dam Height | 9 feet |
Power | 2 turbines |
Capacity | 12 bbl /day |