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Adamstown Roller Mill
Mill No: Pa-36-02-07-AdamstownRollerMill

State -

Pennsylvania
County -

Lancaster Co.
Township -

Brecknock Twp.
Year -

1st mill 1764, present mill 1818.
Water Source -

Little Muddy Creek.
 

Pictures by: Jim Miller 11/08/1987 - In 1987, the 3.5 story fieldstone mill was deserted, but structurally sound with a good roof. The 50'x65' mill was built in 1818 by Philip Von Nieda who had owned the previous mill since 1806.
Picture: Jim Miller 11/08/1987 In 1987, the 3.5 story fieldstone mill was deserted, but structurally sound with a good roof. The 50'x65' mill was built in 1818 by Philip Von Nieda who had owned the previous mill since 1806.


Pictures by: Merrill Miller 09/1983 - Tax records show George Shop, Jonathan Shup, and John Shoup (Sharp) owned mills from 1750 thru 1779. The last names are all probably derivations of the same family name.
Picture: Merrill Miller 09/1983 Tax records show George Shop, Jonathan Shup, and John Shoup (Sharp) owned mills from 1750 thru 1779. The last names are all probably derivations of the same family name.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 - In 1764, Peter Sharp died and the property passed to John Sharp by 1779.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 In 1764, Peter Sharp died and the property passed to John Sharp by 1779.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 - In 1785, Jacob Van Neida bought the mill and owned it thru 1805. Philip Van Nieda took control in 1806 and in 1818, built the new mill.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 In 1785, Jacob Van Neida bought the mill and owned it thru 1805. Philip Van Nieda took control in 1806 and in 1818, built the new mill.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 - William Von Nieda's run of the mill began in 1847 when his father died. Andrew Emmerts and Fred Gross had charge from 1875 to 1899.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 William Von Nieda's run of the mill began in 1847 when his father died. Andrew Emmerts and Fred Gross had charge from 1875 to 1899.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 - Clarence Martin closed the mill in 1926. The flour, grist, and corn meal mill could produce 36 barrels of flour a day at its best.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 09/18/2006 Clarence Martin closed the mill in 1926. The flour, grist, and corn meal mill could produce 36 barrels of flour a day at its best.




Directions: Go 1 mile west on Pa 272 from the center of Adamstown, turn left onto Pa 897 (E Swartzville Rd.) and travel just short of 1 mile, turning sharply left onto Willow SWt. Mill is on the left.

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