Aka Bitzer’s Mill/Fiant’s Mill
![Eberly's Cider Mill](https://donaldkautz.com/molc/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/12/Eberlys.jpg)
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.
![Eberly's Cider Mill Covered Bridge](https://donaldkautz.com/mills/storage/sites/8/2023/12/EberlyCoveredBridge.jpg)