Aka Bender’s Mill
1769 | Henry Musselman |
1790 | George Gambler built a new mill |
c1820 | Christian Rohrer |
1821 | Henry Mussleman |
1827 | John Newcomer |
c1858 | Christian Breneman |
1859 | Andrew Snavely |
1864 | Eli J. Barr |
1870 | Joseph Bender |
1906 | Joseph R. Bender |
1923 | Henry H. Eby |
1946 | Operations closed |
c1950 | Florence Eby Herr and Kathryn Eby Herr |
1987 | Dorothy J. and Barry K. Kreider |
Built | c1790 |
Structure | 2.5 Story Stone/Frame |
Dimensions | 40 x 100 |
Water Source | Chiques Creek |
Township | West Hempfield |
Type | Flour/Grist/Cider |
Headrace | 100 feet |
Tailrace | 25 feet |
Dam Height | 8 feet |
Power | 3 turbines |
Capacity | 24 bbl/day |
The mill is located at 607 Eby Chiques Road, Mount Joy, PA.
Updated December 19, 2023