Washington Co. | Maryland | USA | Late 1700's-early 1800's
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
It is not known exactly when this mill was built. It is believed the mill was built in the late 1700's or early 1800's.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
Jacob Kuhn was the owner and operator of the mill. He died in 1881 and his sons, Abraham, Joel, and John inherited the mill.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
Abraham became the operator, using a laegr overshot waterwheel to provide the water-power. Notice the remodelled area in the center of the mill where two doors were removed when converted to a dwelling.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
He began working in the mill at the age of 10, and continued until he died at the age of 73 in 1904.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
Later owners of the mill, not necessarily in this order, include Guy Angle and Ben Charles; George Sword; Lloyd Bartles; Jack Cornwell; and Emory and Evelyn Metger.
Picture: Robert T. Kinsey 07/04/2010
The Charles family was the first to use the mill as a residence.
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Directions:
Located on Charles Mill Road in Big Spring, Md. From Williamsport, go northwest on Md 68 to Md 56. Go west on Md 56 and turn left on Charles Mill Road. The mill is on the left just after going through the RR underpass. |
