Mill Details

Jericho Mills

Juniata Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: c. 1770
Township: Fermanagh Twp.
Watersource: Lost Creek.
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Jericho Mills

Located north of Pa 35 on Mill Road off Lost Creek Road.

Jericho Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008

One report says it was built by James Purdy in 1770.

Jericho Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008

Another report says John Purdy took over the mill in 1779 and ran it until 1793, when he sold it to Peter Sturgeon.

Jericho Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008

Later owners include Alan Copenhaver, Hiram Jones, Ralph Cargill, Andrew Bower, and Peter Shell.

Jericho Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008

The mill was still operating in 2008.

Jericho Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008

GPS: 77' 20.24W, 40' 36.84N

 
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