Aka Overholtzer’s 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.
c1772 | Dr. Samuel Martin |
c1852 | Joseph Overholtzer |
1875 | Samuel Sensenig |
1894 | Menno Eberly built new mill |
1894 | New mill burned and was rebuilt |
1923 | William Zimmerman |
1933 | Levi Zimmerman |
1948 | Operations ceased |
1959 | Leroy Sensenig restored as a tourist attraction |
1960s | Campground built around the lake |
1979 | Mark and Irene Roth |
c1979 | Caleb Zimmerman |
Built | 1894 |
Structure | 2.5 Story Frame |
Dimensions | 30 x 45 |
Water Source | Muddy Creek |
Township | Brecknock |
Type | Flour/Grist/Cider |
Headrace | 1,500 feet |
Tailrace | 75 feet |
Dam Height | 6 feet |
Power | 1 Overshot |
Capacity | 8 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 851 Martin Church Road, New Holland, PA.