This mill is the highest up on the Cocalico Creek. It was built on the site of a former carding/fulling and later boring mill. It was converted to a residence in the early 20th century.
1817 | Jacob Kurtz (carding/fulling mill) |
1850 | George Lutz (boring mill) |
1864 | George Burkholder built a new grist mill |
1864 | Daniel S. Lutz |
1869 | Noah Weinhold |
1898 | M. B. Steffy |
1901 | Eli Steffy |
1906 | Isaac B. Brubaker |
1918 | Kate Brubaker |
1927 | Harvey E. Eberly |
c1930 | Converted to a residence |
1933 | Frank E. Eberly |
1944 | Robert and Anna Bachman |
1948 | Benjamin F. and Christine M. Strong |
1955 | Harry Erny |
1955 | Robert S. and Helen R. Metzler |
1958 | James C. and Martha E. Kelley |
1961 | Robert S. and Florence Law |
1971 | Bill and Barbara M. Solley |
1997 | Barbara M. Solley |
2018 | Frederick J. and Sierra N. Klein |
The mill is located at 850 Greenville Road, Denver, PA.
Built | c1864 |
Structure | 2.5 Story Stone/Frame |
Size | 30×50 |
Water Source | Cocalico Creek |
Township | West Cocalico |
Type | Flour/Grist/Saw |
Headrace | 800 feet |
Tailrace | 60 feet |
Dam Height | 5 feet |
Power | 2 Turbines |
Capacity | 8 bbl / day |
Updated: December 20, 2023