Zook’s Flour Mill

Aka Bushong’s Mill

Zook's Flour Mill

Henry Sheibly built the first mill at this location in 1777. The first mill was across the road from the present location. John and Elizabeth Bushong built the current mill in 1857. This grist mill operated well into the 20th century when it was making pretzel flour. Later, it was utilized to generate electricity and today it is still in operation as Ironstone Mills, creating wood pellets from sawdust to use a fuel.

Built1857
Structure3.5 Story Stone
Dimensions60 x 80
TypeFlour/Grist/Saw
Headrace150 feet
Tailrace100 feet
Dam Height8 Feet
Power2 Turbines
Capacity100 bbl / day
SPOOM IDPA-036-078
Water SourceConestoga
WatershedConestoga River
TownshipUpper Leacock
DispositionBusiness
Location40.104606, -76.237205