The remains of John Moore’s Mill sits along Garfield Road south-east of Mount Joy. You might not notice that it is a mill because most of the mill is gone. All that is left is a small building that sits atop the turbine. The turbine still works and is connected to an electrical generator.
1804 | Martin Greider |
1864 | John H. Moore |
1899 | Martin A. Moore |
1905 | Destroyed by fire |
1906 | Converted to generate elecricity |
19?? | Amos Newcomer |
1988 | Generating power for PP&L |
2021 | Diana Hill |
Built | 1804 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Stone |
Dimensions | 45 x 50 |
Water Source | Chickies Creek |
Township | Rapho |
Type | Flour/Grist |
Power | 1 Turbine, 1 Overshot |
Headrace | 500 feet |
Tailrace | 150 feet |
Dam Height | 8 feet |
Capacity | 25 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 4035 Garfield Road, Mount Joy, PA.