The Elstonville mill is now owned by Hollinger Rentals LLC and is being used for storage.
1789 | Andrew Herscher (sawmill) |
1792 | Christian Hershey (grist mill) |
1801 | Abraham Herscher |
1814 | Destroyed by fire and rebuilt |
1821 | ? Bear |
1864 | Philip Smith |
1875 | Joshua Smith |
1917 | Walter Ruhl |
1917 | Destroyed by fire |
1918 | Rebuilt with one less story |
Built | 1918 |
Structure | 2.5 Story Stone |
Dimensions | 40 x 40 |
Water Source | Chiques Creek |
Township | Penn |
Type | Flour/Grist |
Headrace | 5,000 feet |
Tailrace | 1,300 feet |
Dam Height | 8 feet |
Power | 2 Overshot |
Capacity | 8 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 1661 Lebanon Road (Route 72), Manheim, PA.
Updated December 18, 2023