Mill Details

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill

Berks Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1831
Township: Oley Twp.
Watersource: Manatawny Creek.
Location / Directions

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill

North on Pa. 73 in village of Oley, Pa., turn left onto Friedensburg Rd. for several hundred yards, then right onto Old State Rd. The mill is ahead on the right side of the road.

Verse for Thought
"You have made us a little lower than You Yourself, and You have crowned us with glory and honor."
({Psalm 8:5 CEV})
Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Jim Miller 10/1992

A 35'x45' fieldstone mill 3.5 stories in height. Built by Jacob & Sarah Knabb in 1831. The original inlet arch was at the back third of the mill in this photo where the patio door has been put in-the different colored stone and newer mortor suggest an arched area.

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Jim Miller 10/1992

The mill was reported in ruins in 1989, but by October 1992, it had been very nicely renovated into a dwelling for people habitation. Thank you for preserving a bit of history instead of losing it for future generations.

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/03/2006

Twin outlet arches for the release of water from the mill back to Little Manatawny Creek.

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/03/2006

The mill is thought to have closed its doors to milling operation in 1933, although some eguipment is still in place on the second and third floors.

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Robert T.. Kinsey 11/03/2006

The ice house directly behind the mill structure.

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/03/2006

Ice house behind the Knabb/Kauffman Mill with a double car garage added.

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/03/2006

Another view of picture #2, this one from 2006, the other one from 1992.

Knabb/Kauffman Grist Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/03/2006

Closeup of the builders names: Jacob & Sarah Knabb built the mill in 1831.

 
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