Newtown Mill

Newtown Mill

The first mill on this site was built by James Rhoddy in 1722 making it the first recorded mill on the Chiques Creek.


1722James Rhoddy
17??Alexander Rhoddy
17??John Rhoddy
1745John Flory
1799Valentine Flory
1803John Houtz
1804Current mill built
1818Jacob Risser
1864John Risser
1875J. C. Garber
1899John Garber
1922Closed by John Erb
Built1804
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Dimensions48 x 54
Water SourceChiques Creek
TownshipRapho
TypeFlour/Grist/Saw
Headrace150 feet
Tailrace300 feet
Dam Height8 feet
Power2 Undershot
Capacity20 bbl / day

The mill is located at 1535 Habecker Road, Columbia, PA. It currently being used for storage.