Mill Details

H. Umboltz Grist Mill / Old Red Mill

Schuylkill Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1854
Township: Eldred Twp.
Watersource: Mahantango Creek.
Location / Directions

H. Umboltz Grist Mill / Old Red Mill

From Hegins, go north on Pa 125 for 4.5 miles to an intersection with Creek Road/Sr 4039, turn right and drive to the mill on the right, south side of the road.

Verse for Thought
He ever lives above For me to intercede, His all-redeeming love, His precious blood to plead. "Arise My Soul, Arise" by Charles Wesley
({From the hymnal - Sing to the Lord})
H. Umboltz Grist Mill / Old Red Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/21/20087

The mill was the property of H. Umholtz on the 1875 Beer's map of Schuylkill Co.

H. Umboltz Grist Mill / Old Red Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/21/2008

The mill is approximately 30'X 50' 2.5 story frame structure on a one story stone foundation.

H. Umboltz Grist Mill / Old Red Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/21/2008

The miller's house.

H. Umboltz Grist Mill / Old Red Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/21/2008

Old Red Mill, built in 1854.

H. Umboltz Grist Mill / Old Red Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/21/2008

GPS: 76' 31.05W, 40' 41.24N

 
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