Along Frogtown Road just south of Goodville sits the Goodville Mill. Jacob Weaver had a sawmill on this site as early as 1770. In the early 20th century, the mill boasted a 24-foot, overshot water wheel and a 27-foot hydrostatic head. The roller mills processed 5,000 bushels of wheat per year, and, in addition, a grindstone processed corn for animal feed. The mill closed in 1931 and is being used for storage.
1770 | Jacob Weaver Sawmill |
1779 | Jacob Weaver’s Grist Mill |
1783 | John Weaver |
1785 | Jacob Weaver |
c1800 | Benjamin Weaver |
1812 | Joseph and John Weaver build new mill |
1814 | Joseph and Abraham Weaver |
c1820 | Daniel Miller |
1824 | Joseph Miller |
c1825 | Jacob Frantz |
1835 | Samuel Eby |
c1840 | Henry W. Hess |
c1850 | Daniel Groff |
1851 | David Martin |
1894 | Destroyed by fire |
1898 | Mill is rebuilt |
c1900 | Aaron W. Martin |
1908 | Aaron H. Weaver |
1931 | Closed after a fire |
1931 | Jonathan Martin converted to chicken house |
The mill is located at 117 Frogtown Road, East Earl, PA.
Built | 1812 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Stone |
Water Source | Cedar Creek |
Township | East Earl |
Type | Flour/Grist |
Headrace | 1,300 feet |
Tailrace | 900 feet |
Dam Height | 15 feet |
Power | 1 Overshot |
Capacity | 24 bbl / day |
