Nissley’s Mill operated as a grist mill into the early 20th century. It was a chicken house for a while then was converted into apartments and later into a private residence.
c1740 | Philip Glonninger |
1759 | John Nissley |
1782 | Abraham Nissley |
1800 | Joseph & Mary Horst |
1813 | Current mill built |
1864 | Abraham Nissley |
1899 | Peter Gish |
c1920 | Phares C. Miller |
1987 | Converted to apartments |
1994 | Single Residence |
2004 | Jon Kimmel |
Built | 1813 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Stone |
Dimensions | 45 x 50 |
Water Source | Conoy Creek |
Township | West Donegal |
Type | Flour/Grist |
Headrace | 1,300 feet |
Tailrace | 100 feet |
Dam Height | 5.5 feet |
Power | 1 Overshot |
Capacity | 25 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 1347 Stone Mill Drive, Elizabethtown, PA.