Aka Bechtel’s Mill
In 1992, Ned and Gwen Foltz renovated the mill into a home. Ned Foltz was a former art teacher and is a well-known artist and maker of pottery. The mill was featured in the November 1995 edition of Country Living Magazine. The Foltz’s sold the mill to new owners in 2023.
| 1777 | Samuel Harnish (Oil Mill) |
| 1820 | Jacob Blank |
| 1822 | Jacob Bechtel |
| 1840 | Rebuilt as a grist mill |
| 1864 | William Bechtel |
| 1889 | Samuel Binkley |
| 1901 | Monroe Noll |
| c1910 | Michael Fisher |
| 1914 | Monroe Noll |
| c1930 | Closed |
| 1992 | Ned and Gwen Foltz |
| 2023 | Bobbie Jean, LLC |
| Built | 1840 |
| Structure | 2 Story Stone/Frame |
| Dimensions | 42 x 52 |
| Water Source | Harnish Run |
| Township | West Cocalico |
| Type | Flour/Grist/Saw/Cider |
| Headrace | 1,500 Feet |
| Tailrace | 300 Feet |
| Dam Height | 4 Feet |
| Power | 1 Turbine, 1 Overshot |
| Capacity | 8 bbl Flour/day |
The mill is located at 1700 Texter Mountain Road, Reinholds, PA.