This mill site dates back to before 1748 when Samuel Lefever, the son of Isaac Lefever built a mill here. The mill transferred to the Eshleman family after Samuel’s death in 1779 and has been owned by Eshlemans ever since. The current structure was built in 1787.
c1748 | Samuel Lefever |
1779 | Jacob Eshleman |
1787 | New mill built |
1793 | Jacob Eshleman & Son |
1811 | David & Jacob Eshleman |
1887 | Silas K. Eshleman |
1939 | Closed |
Built | 1787 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Stone |
Dimensions | 60 x 80 |
Water Source | London Grove Run |
Township | Paradise |
Type | Flour/Grist |
Headrace | 100 feet |
Tailrace | 200 feet |
Dam Height | 3 feet |
Power | 1 Overshot |
Capacity | 10 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 62 London Vale Road, Gordonville, PA.