Detter's Mill / Detter Bros. Mill
York Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Watersource: Big Conewago Creek.
Detter's Mill / Detter Bros. Mill
NW out of Dover on Pa 74 turn left on Harmony Grove Road, go 4 miles and turn left just before Conewago Cr. onto Conewago Rd. then make an immediate right onto Detters Mill Rd. (most likely the entrance lane to the mill.
The mill was built in 1830 by George Sheffer. It was most likely rebuilt in 1912, but still sticking to the architectural style of the older stone mills of eastern United States.
The 35'x 60' red sandstone structure is not operating but has been converted to an apartment structure with a 2 story covered porch along its full length. The 2.5 story building looks to be saved for the present through alternative use.
*Update: Detter's Mill AKA - Emig's Mill. Several mills in the York area were once named Emig's Mill. The first mill on this site is believed to have been built c. 1830 by George Sheffer, that being a 3.5 story, stone mill. Robert T. Kinsey 02/21/06*
Location: (ADC Map of York County Map #12, A-13).