Aka Binkley’s Mill
The Galen Hall mill is the smallest mill in Lancaster County. But because of its classic external overshot wheel and sluice, it was chosen as a model for an exhibit at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893.
| c1755 | John Binkley |
| 1775 | Henry Binkley |
| 1822 | Samuel L. Binkley |
| 1845 | Changed to a fulling mill |
| 1875 | Inactive |
| 1893 | Benjamin Binkley (Chopping mill) |
| 1910 | John Lengel built new frame mill |
| 19?? | Omar Swartz |
| 1940 | Operations ceased |
| Built | 1910 |
| Structure | 2.5 Story Stone/Frame |
| Dimensions | 24 x 30 |
| Water Source | Little Cocalico |
| Township | West Cocalico |
| Type | Grist/Saw/Cider |
| Headrace | 300 feet |
| Tailrace | 75 feet |
| Dam Height | 5 feet |
| Power | External Overshot |
The mill is located at 15 Resh Road, Reinholds, PA.
