Washington Co. | Maryland | USA | c. 1791
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
The mill was built by Daniel Stull and partner, Col. Nathaniel Rochester sometime after 1791.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
Daniel died in 1818 and the mill was then operated by his son, William,until he sold it to John Kennedy in 1822.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
Kennedy sold the mill to William Hess in 1845. Hess later sold it to Jonathan Hager.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
Upon Jonathan's death, the mill was operated by his son, William Hager, who hired Nathaniel Forey as his miller.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
In 1883, Daniel Stickel leased the mill from Hager. Dr. E. R. Firey bought the mill in 1907 and later sold it to the city of Hagerstown in 1917.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
The city then sold the mill to John A. Forsythe, who used the mill for storage in his furniture business.
Picture: Ted Hazen donated 07/26/2010
The photograph of the Hagers Mill, Hagerstown, Maryland, was taken between 1910 and 1925. It was donated by Herbert A. French in 1947. Photographer unknown. Theodore R. Hazen-07-26-10 National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress)
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
It looks like it is still used for storage in 2010. There is no machinery remaining in the mill. GPS: 77' 42.57W, 39' 38.0?N
Little is much when God is in it! Labor not for wealth or fame. There's a crown--and you can win it, If you go in Jesus' name. "Little Is Much When God Is In It" by Kittie L. Suffield
From the hymnal - Sing to the Lord
Supply Update Information
Directions:
On Mill Street in Hagerstown. Mill Street is only about two blocks long north of Memorial Ave. E and on the east side of Old National Pike/Old US 40 near Hager Park.
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