Red Run Mill

Aka Overholtzer’s Mill

Red Run Mill

The Red Run mill operated as a flour and grist mill into the mid-20th century. It is adjacent to the Red Run Campgrounds.


c1772Dr. Samuel Martin
c1852Joseph Overholtzer
1875Samuel Sensenig
1894Menno Eberly built new mill
1894New mill burned and was rebuilt
1923William Zimmerman
1933Levi Zimmerman
1948Operations ceased
1959Leroy Sensenig restored as a
tourist attraction
1960sCampground built around the lake
1979Mark and Irene Roth
c1979Caleb Zimmerman
Built1894
Structure2.5 Story Frame
Dimensions30 x 45
Water SourceMuddy Creek
TownshipBrecknock
TypeFlour/Grist/Cider
Headrace1,500 feet
Tailrace75 feet
Dam Height6 feet
Power1 Overshot
Capacity8 bbl / day

The mill is located at 851 Martin Church Road, New Holland, PA.

Red Run Covered Bridge