Aka Brenner’s Mill
c1759 | Rudolf Herr |
1770 | Rudy Herr (Oil Mill) |
1812 | Benjamin Kauffman |
1821 | Jonas Eby |
c1844 | Martin Harnish |
1852 | Israel & Eliza Nestleroth |
1853 | Current mill built |
1857 | Jacob N. Metzler |
1863 | George Levan |
1866 | George & Samuel L. Levan |
1870 | John Brenner |
c1890 | Levi Brenner |
1897 | B. Eschbach |
19?? | Closed by Harry H. Eschbach |
c2000 | Margro Company |
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.
The mill is located at 1020 Millersville Road, Lancaster.
Built | c1853 |
Structure | 3.5 Story Brick |
Water Source | Little Conestoga |
Township | Manor |
Type | Flour/Grist |
Headrace | 500 feet |
Tailrace | 50 feet |
Dam Height | 8 feet |
Power | 2 turbines, 1 Overshot |
Capacity | 10 bbl / day |

