Aka Henderson’s/Stauffer’s Mill
The Whitehorse Mill served as a grist and cider mill for nearly 250 years. It held an antique shop for a while and now is a private residence.
1729 | Daniel Cookson (log mill) |
c1758 | John Douglas |
1766 | John Douglas, Jr. |
1766 | Matthew Henderson built new stone mill |
1807 | John Henderson |
1825 | Thomas G. Henderson |
1832 | Current mill built |
1875 | Reuben Martin |
c1890 | Aaron W. Martin |
1904 | John W. Stauffer |
1929 | J. Lloyd Stauffer |
1978 | Jeffrey and Betty Broderick “The Knittery” |
1998 | Dale Nelson & Neil Robert DesRuisseaux Antique shop |
2000 | Damaged by fire |
2012 | Ye Olde White Horse Mill Trust |
2022 | Converted to a Private Residence |
Built | c1832 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Stone |
Dimensions | 60 x 80 |
Water Source | Whitehorse Run |
Township | Salisbury |
Type | Grist |
Headrace | 200 feet |
Tailrace | 50 feet |
Dam Height | 7 feet |
Power | Overshot |
Capacity | 8 bbl / day |
The mill is located at 107 Cambridge Road, Gap, PA.
Updated: August 23, 2023