Eberly’s Cider Mill

Aka Bitzer’s Mill/Fiant’s Mill

Eberly's Cider Mill

This mill began as a fulling mill. John Bitzer converted it to a grist mill in 1861. It finished its milling history as a cider mill. Nathan Eberly shut down operations in 1933. The adjacent covered bridge was built in 1846, making it the oldest covered bridge in Pennsylvania.

Built1824
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Dimensions45 x 50
TypeFlour/Grist/ Saw/ Cider
HeadraceLong
Tailrace50 feet
Dam Height6 feet
Power3 Turbines, 1 Overshot
Capacity20 bbl / day
SPOOM IDPA-036-073
Water SourceConestoga
WatershedConestoga River
TownshipWest Earl
DispositionBusiness
Location40.141148, -76.151158