This mill has been in the Fry family since 1790. Milling operations ended in 1918. Today is serves as an office and packing facility for the Frysville Farms Nursery.
1752 | Peter Gundy |
1772 | Martin Bowman |
1790 | John Martin Fry |
1798 | Rebuilt |
1826 | Martin and John Fry |
1848 | John and Elizabeth M. Fry |
1848 | Current mill built, Covered bridge built |
c1886 | Jacob M. Fry |
1918 | Operations ceased |
1975 | Miles W. Fry restored as an office |
1980 | Covered bridge destroyed by arson |
1981 | Restoration of stone portion of the mill. |
1982 | Office for Miles W. Fry and Sons Nursery |
1995 | Morton Fry |
Built | 1848 |
Structure | 2.5 Story Stone/Frame |
Dimensions | 40 x 60 |
Water Source | Muddy Creek |
Township | Ephrata |
Type | Flour/Grist/Saw |
Headrace | 5,000 feet |
Tailrace | 150 feet |
Dam Height | 8 feet |
Power | 1 Turbine, 1 Overshot |
Capacity | 10 bbls / day |
The mill is located at 302 Frysville Road, Ephrata, PA.