Mill Details

Gilbert's Grist & Saw Mill

Chester Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: c. 1750
Township: London Grove Twp.
Watersource: Trib. to White Clay Creek.
Location / Directions

Gilbert's Grist & Saw Mill

North of the town of West Grove on Sh 841, north of US 1 and just beyond Woodview Road on the right side of Sh 841.




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Gilbert's Grist & Saw Mill
Jim Miller 06/12/2007

The 2.5 story, 35'X 70' rubble stone and frame structure housed both a grist mill and a saw mill within its confines.

Gilbert's Grist & Saw Mill
Jim Miller 06/12/2007

Operated as a grist mill by Darlington Pyle in the mid-1800's. Later operated by Edwin Gilbert & son, Jesse, as a cider & feed mill. GPS: 39' 50.44'N, 75' 49.3'W ele. 410 feet'/125 meters West Grove Quadrangle

Gilbert's Grist & Saw Mill
Jim Miller 06/12/2007

The saw mill portion is probably along the long rear length, under the frame overhang, more or less semi-open to the elements but still covered from direct exposure.

Gilbert's Grist & Saw Mill
Jim Miller 06'12'2007

The miller's house sits to the right of the mill about 150 yds. back from the road. It is a 2.5 story building with about 5-6 bays.

Gilbert's Grist & Saw Mill
Jim Miller 06/12/2007

Some old pulleys & line shafts still remain from milling days, but the mill has been mostly renovated into apartments. More information is requested concerning its milling history.

 
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