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Detter Bros. Mill
Mill No: Pa-67-05-02-DetterBros.Mill

State -

Pennsylvania
County -

York Co.
Township -

Dover Twp.
Year -

Earlier mill 1830, this mill 1912
Water Source -

Big Conewago Creek.
 

Pictures by: Jim Miller 11/02/92 - A newer mill, being built in 1912 but still sticking to the architectural style of the older stone mills of eastern United States.
Picture: Jim Miller 11/02/92 A newer mill, being built in 1912 but still sticking to the architectural style of the older stone mills of eastern United States.


Pictures by: Jim Miller 11/02/92 - The 35'x 60' red sandstone structure is not operating but has been converted to an apartment structure with a 2 story covered porch along its full length. The 2.5 story building looks to be saved for the present through alternative use.
Picture: Jim Miller 11/02/92 The 35'x 60' red sandstone structure is not operating but has been converted to an apartment structure with a 2 story covered porch along its full length. The 2.5 story building looks to be saved for the present through alternative use.


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 02/04/05 - *Update: Detter's Mill AKA - Emig's Mill. Several mills in the York area were once named Emig's Mill. The first mill on this site is believed to have been built c. 1830 by George Sheffer, that being a 3.5 story, stone mill. Robert T. Kinsey 02/21/06*
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 02/04/05 *Update: Detter's Mill AKA - Emig's Mill. Several mills in the York area were once named Emig's Mill. The first mill on this site is believed to have been built c. 1830 by George Sheffer, that being a 3.5 story, stone mill. Robert T. Kinsey 02/21/06*


Pictures by: Robert T. Kinsey 02/04/05 - Location: (ADC Map of York County Map #12, A-13).
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 02/04/05 Location: (ADC Map of York County Map #12, A-13).




Directions: NW out of Dover on Pa 74 turn left on Harmony Grove Road, go 4 miles and turn left just before Conewago Cr. onto Conewago Rd. then make an immediate right onto Detters Mill Rd. (most likely the entrance lane to the mill.

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