Mill Details

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills

Union Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1788
Township: Albany Twp.
Watersource: Buffalo Creek.
Location / Directions

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills

From Lewisburg, go west on Sh 192/Buffalo Road about 3.5 miles to Buffalo Crossroads and turn right/north on Johnson Mill Road/SR 1001. Go about 0.8 miles to the mill on the left at the intersection with Wolfland Rd.

Verse for Thought
Rescue the perishing; Duty demands it. Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide. "Rescue the Perishing" by Fanny J. Crosby
({From the hymnal - Sing to the Lord})
Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 11/11/2009

The mill was built in 1788 Michael Rentscheler, his wife and son, John.

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 11/11/2009

The Rentschelers operated the mill for several generations, until selling it to William Cameron. Notice the Georgian style eaves that are prevalent, even including the sack hoist hood.

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 11/11/2009

Upon Cameron's death, it became the property of the Packer family, who leased it to various millers.

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills
Robert t. Kinsey 11/11/2009

It was purchased by Clarence Auten in 1922.

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 11/11/2009

In 1930 Fred I. Johnson purchased the mill. The photo shows the inlet arch in the limestone foundation.

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 11/11/2009

His son, Eugene took over the operation in 1946, a year after its conversion from water power to diesel power, which was used until it closed in 1981.

Mazeppa Mills / W.M. Camerons Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 11/11/2009

The mill is still in quite good condition, given that it has largely been unused for milling for tha last 30 years. Still a good candidate for restoration or renovation, and preservation. GPS: 76' 58.35W, 40' 58.25N

 
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