Chickies Valley Mill

Aka Bender’s Mill

Chickies Valley Mill

Henry Musselman built the first mill here in 1769. George Gambler built a new mill in 1790. Milling operations ended in 1946. The mill has later been turned into a residence.

Builtc1790
Structure2.5 Story Stone/Frame
Dimensions40 x 100
TypeFlour/Grist/Cider
Headrace100 feet
Tailrace25 feet
Dam Height8 feet
Power3 turbines
Capacity24 bbl/day
SPOOMPA-036-149
Water SourceBig Chiques Creek
WatershedChiques Creek
TownshipWest Hempfield
Location40.100318, -76.450131

Updated January 27, 2025