Aka Eden Roller Mill
Once part of the Beecher and Harnish foundry and machine shop, this mill was converted to a paper mill in 1856. It served as a grist and flour mill in the early 20th century. Today it is used for storage.
1812 | Abraham Zook (Fulling Mill) |
1828 | Joseph Zook (Carding Mill) |
1835 | Andrew Schwartz |
18?? | Joseph Groff |
1852 | Samuel W. Beecher, Benjamin W. Harnish, and William C. Beecher |
1856 | Emanuel Shober converted to paper mill |
c1866 | John A. Shober |
c1870 | Benjamin Harnish built a new brick grist milil |
1881 | Jacob K. Umble |
1919 | Christ Umble |
1920s | Operations ceased |
2009 | Stephen Kruger |
Built | c1870 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Brick |
Dimensions | 40 x 50 |
Water Source | Conestoga |
Township | East Lampeter |
Type | Flour/Grist |
Headrace | None |
Tailrace | 12 feet |
Dam Height | 4 feet |
Power | 2 turbines |
Capacity | 16 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 689 Millcross Road, Lancaster PA.
Updated: September 20, 2023