Charles Harlacker built the first mill here in 1762. The town of Akron grew up around this mill. The nearby Reading and Columbia Railroad provided transportation for the mill’s products. Milling operations ended in 1926. Today it serves as a workshop.
| Built | 1762 |
| Structure | 2.5 Story Stone/Frame |
| Size | 30 x 50 feet |
| Type | Grist |
| Headrace | 290 feet |
| Tailrace | 230 feet |
| SPOOM | PA-036-120 |
| Water Source | Cocalico Creek |
| Watershed | Conestoga River |
| Township | Ephrata |
| Location | 40.168755, -76.220117 |
