Willow Grove Mill

Aka Brenner’s Mill

Willow Grove Mill

Recently it has been used as a fertilizer plant called the Margro Company. The exterior has been modified with unpainted cement blocks filling the window openings, and complete alterations in the interior. However, the building is in good condition.


c1759Rudolf Herr
1770Rudy Herr (Oil Mill)
1812Benjamin Kauffman
1821Jonas Eby
c1844Martin Harnish
1852Israel & Eliza Nestleroth
1853Current mill built
1857Jacob N. Metzler
1863George Levan
1866George & Samuel L. Levan
1870John Brenner
c1890Levi Brenner
1897B. Eschbach
19??Closed by Harry H. Eschbach
c2000Margro Company
Builtc1853
Structure3.5 Story Brick
Dimensions40 x 65
Water SourceLittle Conestoga
TownshipManor
TypeFlour/Grist
Headrace500 feet
Tailrace50 feet
Dam Height8 feet
Power2 turbines, 1 Overshot
Capacity10 bbl / day

The mill is located at 1020 Millersville Road, Lancaster.