Hampstead Mill / Switzer & Bixler Mill

Mill Details

Carroll Co. | Maryland | USA

Known Dates: Early mill 1879, this mill 1912

Township: Hamstead District #8.
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Hampstead Mill / Switzer & Bixler Mill

The mill is located at 4041 Gill Ave., one block west of S. Main St. along the Maryland Western railroad tracks, in the town of Hampstead.

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Verse for Thought

For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies,...Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. "For the Beauty of the Earth" by Folliot S. Pierpoint 1835-1917

({From the Nazarene hymnal - Sing to the Lord})

Robert T. Kinsey 10/21/2007

A frame mill was constructed on this site soon after the RR reached Hanpstead in 1879.

Robert T. Kinsey 10/21/2007

The Charles Murray family built the mill and ran it until c. 1910.

Robert T. Kinsey 10/21/2007

At this time Irvin S. Leister purchased the mill property and in 1912 work on his new grain elevator started.

Robert T. Kinsey 10/21/2007

In 1921, Leister sold the mill to Malko Milling & Lighting Co. Previously the mill was operated by Switzer & Bixler.

Robert T. Kinsey 10/21/2007

Later owners of this property included, Hampstead Milling Co., Star Milling Co., Quaker City Mills, and Valley Feed and Supply.

Robert T. Kinsey 10/21/2007

Milling ceased in 1971 when the buildings were converted to other businesses.GPS: 39D 36.36'N, 76D 51.10'W ele. 892'/272 meters Hampstead Quadrangle

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