Clay Roller Mill

Aka Eberly’s Mill

Clay Roller Mill

John Hostetter built a mill here in around 1760. Jacob Erb built a new mill in 1787. Finally, Michael Eberly built the current stone structure in 1875. Operations ended in 1938. Today it serves as an office building.

Built1875
Structure3.5 Story Stone/frame
Dimensions36×48
TypeFlour/Grist/Saw
Headrace2,500 feet
Tailrace500 feet
Dam Height5 feet
Power2 Turbines
Capacity24 bbl/day
SPOOMPA-036-094
Water SourceMiddle Creek
WatershedCocalico Creek
TownshipClay
Location40.217903, -76.255372