Nissley’s Mill


The first mill here was built around 1740 by Philip Glonninger. The present field stone mill was built by Joseph and Mary Horst in 1813. Nissley’s Mill operated as a grist mill into the early 20th century. It was a chicken house for a while then was converted into apartments and later into a private residence.

Built1813
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Dimensions45 x 50
TypeFlour/Grist
Headrace1,300 feet
Tailrace100 feet
Dam Height5.5 feet
Power1 Overshot
Capacity25 bbl / day
SPOOMPA-036-070
Water SourceConoy Creek
WatershedConoy Creek
TownshipWest Donegal
Location40.109735, -76.628502