Spring Grove Roller Mill

Aka Oberholtzer’s Mill / Hurst Brothers Mill

Spring Grove Mill

The Spring Grove mill was built in 1793 by Cyrus Jacobs as part of the Spring Grove Iron Forge. The forge closed in 1867 but the mill continued to operate well into the 20th century. Currently the old mill is in fair condition and is used for farm equipment storage.

Built1868
Structure4.5 Story Stone
Dimensions40 x 60
TypeFlour/Grist
HeadraceNone
Tailrace1,300 feet
Dam Height8 feet
Power2 Turbines
Capacity60 bbl / day
SPOOM IDPA-036-025
Water SourceConestoga River
WatershedConestoga
TownshipEast Earl
Location40.144343, -76.020204
DispositionStorage