Mill Details
Holdren Mill / Jerseytown Mills
Columbia Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1887
Township: Madison Twp.
Watersource: Steam mill, then elec.
Watersource: Steam mill, then elec.
Location / Directions
Holdren Mill / Jerseytown Mills
The mill is situated on the west side of Pa 44 about 0.3 miles south of the Pa 44 & Pa 254 junction at Jerseytown.
Verse for Thought
"I will lead the blind on roads they have never known; I will guide them on paths they have never traveled. Their road is dark and rough, but I will give light to keep them from stumbling. This is my solemn promise."
({Isaiah 42:16 CEV})
Robert T. Kinsey 01/02/2007
About 1887, Samuel Farnsworth built and equipped a modern flour and feed mill on the S. B. & B. RR/Conrail at Jerseytown.
Robert T. Kinsey 01/02/2007
He was succeeded by Richard Greenly and then Richard Holdren as owner.
Robert T. Kinsey 01/02/2007
The mill is about a 25'X 45'frame structure, built to 2.5 stories resting on a limestone foundation.
Robert T. Kinsey 01/02/2007
Ma-Co Poultry Feed add on the side of the mill, also dairy, hog and other feed concentrates are available.
Robert T. Kinsey 01/022007
The mill was steam powered at first, then swithed to electricity when it became available.
Robert T. Kinsey 01/02/2007
(ADC 23 C6) (T 6) Map location - - - GPS: 76' 34.37W, 41' 05.07N
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