Mill Details

Braucher Mill / Lincoln Mill / Herbster's Mill / Laurelton Flour Mill

Union Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1839
Township: Hartley Twp.
Watersource: Laurel Run.

Official Website: www.millmonttimes.com/downloads/October 2011 Millmont Times.pdf
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Braucher Mill / Lincoln Mill / Herbster's Mill / Laurelton Flour Mill

This mill is located on Mill Road in the Village of Laurelton.




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Braucher Mill / Lincoln Mill / Herbster's Mill / Laurelton Flour Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/20/2009

George Braucher's 3 story grist millbuilt on laurel Run in 1839 greatly increased the economic importance of Laurelton.

Braucher Mill / Lincoln Mill / Herbster's Mill / Laurelton Flour Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/20/2009

The mill, situated at an important crossroads, soon became the economic hub of the community.

Braucher Mill / Lincoln Mill / Herbster's Mill / Laurelton Flour Mill
Unknown photographer c.1930's

Braucher's Mill, later known as Lincoln Mill and Herbster's Mill handled much of the grinding for a large area.

Braucher Mill / Lincoln Mill / Herbster's Mill / Laurelton Flour Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/20/2009

Braucher operated the mill for 18 years, then Samuel Sharck, followed by Charles H. Shriner. R.V.B. Lincoln, O.K. Pellman and Andrew Herbster also operated & owned the mill in the later years.

Braucher Mill / Lincoln Mill / Herbster's Mill / Laurelton Flour Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/20/2009

The mill ceased grinding on December 23, 1961. It has been converted into a home. GPS: 40' 53.04N, 77' 11.85W 689'/210 meters Hartleton Quadrangle

 
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