Denlinger’s Mill

Aka Stehman’s Mill

Denlingers Mill

The Denlinger mill is listed with the West Branch of the Little Conestoga because its dam was located at the mouth of the West Branch. The mill is sited along the Little Conestoga and its tail race emptied into that stream. Today, the mill serves as a private residence.


1792First Mill
1818John & Benjamin Mellinger
1820Christian & Benjamin Mellinger
1845John Mellinger Estate
c1850D. Linton
1864C. B. & H. C. Herr
1875H. H. Stehman
1895Destroyed by fire
1899Rebuilt by John, William,
and Henry Denlinger
1912William Denlinger
1924Isaiah S. Sneath
1969Secondhand shop
1973Clayton N. Heisey
c1974Converted to a residence
Built1899
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Dimensions40 x 60
Water SourceW. Branch of Little
Conestoga
TownshipManor
TypeFlour/Grist/Cider
Headrace1,500 feet
Tailrace500 feet
Power2 Turbine, 1 Overshot
Capacity24 bbl / day

This mill is located at 401 Stehman Church Road, Millersville.

Updated: September 6, 2023