Mill Details

Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill

Franklin Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1793-94
Township: Southampton Twp.
Watersource: Herron's Branch of Conodoquinet Creek.
Location / Directions

Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill

From US 11 in Shippensburg, take Pa 533 west about 4.5 miles. The mill is situated on the south side of Pa 533 just past Blind Lane, and before coming to the village of Orrstown.

Verse for Thought
"...Lord God of Israel, no other god in heaven or on earth is like you! You never forget the agreement you made with your people, and you are loyal to anyone who faithfully obeys your teachings."
({2 Chronicles 6:14 CEV})
Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 03/12/2007

The limestone mill was built in 1793-94, by Adam Hilderbrand for John Herron.

Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 03/12/2007

Some of the equipment used by the mill were two water wheels, two pair of stones, three bolting cloths, with roller screen and fan hopper boy.

Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 03/12/2007

Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 03/12/2007

Two other owners of the mill include John R. Greenawalt and Wayne F. Craig.

Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/13/2007 digital of vintage photo

The mill ceased operations in the 1930's.

Herron's Mill / Greenawalt's Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 11/12/2007

In 1950's, the mill was owned by Miley M. Gettel. In 2008, it was being used for a livestock shelter, redominently sheep.

 
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