Aka Bitzer’s Mill/Fiant’s Mill
This mill began as a fulling mill. It was converted to a grist mill in 1861 then finished its milling history as a cider mill. The adjacent covered bridge was built in 1846, making it the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania.
| 1824 | Youndt’s Fulling Mill |
| 1861 | John B. Bitzer (grist mill) |
| 1875 | Henry Martin |
| c1883 | Martin Fiant |
| 1933 | Closed by Nathan Eberly |
| 1989 | Amos Zook |
| 2005 | Elvin Hoover |
| Built | 1824 |
| Structure | 3.5 Story Stone |
| Dimensions | 45 x 50 |
| Water Source | Conestoga |
| Township | West Earl |
| Type | Flour/Grist/ Saw/ Cider |
| Headrace | Long |
| Tailrace | 50 feet |
| Dam Height | 6 feet |
| Power | 3 Turbines, 1 Overshot |
| Capacity | 20 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 162 Cider Mill Road, Ephrata, PA.
