Mill Details

Scarlets Mill

Berks Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: c. 1748-1750
Township: Robison Twp.
Watersource: Hays Creek.
Location / Directions

Scarlets Mill

From Sr 734 in Birdsboro, go south on N. Furnace St., which becomes Hay Creek Road. Veer right on Cocalico Road and procede about 4.5 miles, then turn left on Rock Hollow Road. Follow about 2 miles to the mill on right at junction with Hay Creek Road.




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Scarlets Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/18/2012

In 1748 John Scarlet purchased 208 acres of land. After building a log cabin, which is the one standing today, he obtained a patent to build a corn mill.

Scarlets Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/10/2012

He built a 4-story stone mill. The water wheel was located on the outside of the southern wall.

Scarlets Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/10/2012

In addition to the grist mill, he also built a scythe mill near by. His son, William, operated the scythe mill.

Scarlets Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/10/2012

Stone driveway and Property corner marker lanterns. Notice the millstone capping the top of the post.

Scarlets Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/18/2012

The front and north of the mill as seen from near the bridge over the creek. As with many mills, Scarlet's mill housed the local Post Office on the ground floor. Mr. Schmale, who later purchased the mill property, converted the mill to turbine power.

Scarlets Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/10/2012

The original log cabin built by John Scarlet in 1748, now clad in shiplap siding. GPS: 40' 13.80'N, 75 50.73'W ele. 344'/105 meters Elverson Quadrangle

Scarlets Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 01/10/2012

In 1920, H. M. Willits, who purchased the property which stood vacant for many years, converted the mill into a beautiful home. In 2012 the mill is still a beautiful home. The owner of the home/mill trains dogs to herd animals.

 
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