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Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 05/01/2005
A non-operating grist mill that is now employed for other uses. An earlier 2 story stone mill, Marsh Mills, was built by Thomas Spriggs in 1760.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 05/01/2005
The mill, also known as Marsh Mills, was built by Hays & Co. for Henry F. Lehman on property purchased by Henry's father Jacob in 1854.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 05/01/2005
The mill has been tastfully renovated to the 1860's period, and is being used in a non-mill fashion.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey, 05/01/2005, edited-Jim Miller
The three doors on the gable end of the mill. The mill converted to steam power in 1887, after the mill had been in the Lehman family for over a century. Four generations of Lehmans concluded in 1969, when the operation was sold to Better Foods Foundation, Inc. Henry's son & grandson, both named William Barton Lehman were the last two generations of Lehmans to own & run the mill.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey, 05/01/2005, edited-Jim Miller
Two doors on the roadside, long side of the mill. The mill was purchased in 1996 by Rinnie & Cindy Brezler. The mill, which had operated until a few months prior to becoming Brezler property, has been turned into a country store. Check the website above the first photo for more history and details of its use today.
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Take US 11 north from Hagerstown toward State Line, Pa. for about 3 miles. Turn right on Long Meadow Road, go about 1 mile and turn left on Paradise Church Road. Go about 2.5 miles to Reid Rd. Turn right, it becomes Lehmans Mill Road. Go about 1.5 miles from Paradise Church Rd to the mill on the west side Marsh Run. |
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Psalm 30:11 & 12 CEV |
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