Aka Millport / Bonholtzer’s Mill
Initially known as Millport, the name changed to Fertility in the mid-19th century when a post office of that name opened in the mill. The mill operated into the 20th century when it was locally known as “Bonholtzer’s Mill”.
| 1767 | Felix Binkley |
| 1781 | John Binkley |
| 1803 | John Binkley, Jr. |
| c1813 | Jacob Charles |
| 1838 | Daniel Potts |
| 1857 | Samuel Curtis |
| 1877 | D. B. Landis |
| c1883 | H. B. Groff |
| 1883 | New mill built Steam power added |
| 1889 | Destroyed by fire |
| 1889 | Mill rebuilt |
| 1893 | Isaac B. Groff |
| 1920s | Mowrer Brothers |
| c1950 | John Bonholtzer |
| 1977 | Richard Bonholtzer |
| 1978 | Arthur L. Reist |
| 1984 | Jerry & Mary Ann Landis |
| 2001 | John & Lisa (Landis) Blowers |
| Built | 1882 |
| Structure | 2.5 Story Brick |
| Dimensions | 40 x 40 |
| Water Source | Mill Creek |
| Township | East Lampeter |
| Type | Flour/Grist/Saw |
| Headrace | 80 feet |
| Tailrace | 50 feet |
| Dam Height | 6 feet |
| Power | 2 Turbines / Steam |
| Capacity | 75 bbls / day |
This mill is located at 102 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA.
