Aka Hess’s Mill
The New Milltown mill sits where the Newport Road crosses the Pequea Creek. During the revolutionary war, this mill produced flour for the Continental Army. Samuel and Margaret Blythe built the first mill here in about 1743. John Houston owned the mill in 1751 and built a new mill the following year. The current structure was built around 1800 by Christian Hess. It was destroyed by fire and partially rebuilt in 1937. Today, it is a residence and a bookstore.
The mill is located at 4887 Newport Road, Kinzers, PA.
| Built | c1800 |
| Structure | 2.5 Story Stone |
| Dimensions | 45 x 55 |
| Water Source | Pequea Creek |
| Township | Salisbury |
| Type | Flour/Grist/Saw |
| Headrace | 1,300 feet |
| Tailrace | 60 feet |
| Dam Height | 8 feet |
| Power | 2 Turbines |
| Capacity | 20 bbl / day |
