Kister Mill as seen from Twp Hwy 34. The junction with Cr 228 is just to the right of picture about 200 yards, on the eastern edge of the village of Millbrook.

The north facade of the mill enclosing the hydraulic cider press.

Looking north toward the large waterwheel that powers the mill at the rear of the mill.

An accumulation of smaller auxiliary wheels in action.

The steel penstock coming from Millbrook Creek and entering the mills south side that houses the covered overshot wheel. *Update: Roger Troutman 03/27/2012. The road past the mill Twp. Road 34 (going east and west)is the township line with Plain Township to the north. Coordinates for the mill itself are: 40D 43' 35.4 N, 82D 0' 18.3" W The west side of Wooster Township is located about a 1/2 mile due east.

This is the south side showing the covered overshot wheel. The surrounding steps and decking were constructed to allow visitors to safely view the wheel.

Inside the shed showing the water conveyed by the penstock, pouring from the distribution box,and over the crest of the water wheel to turn the wheel.

Waterwheel in action.

The overshot wheel is secured to the cog-geared bull wheel. The bull gear is turned by the gearing on the bull wheel, which in turn, rotates the shaft through a lubricating bearing.

The shaft is stabelized, secured, and lubricated by this bearing as it passes through a wall and is connected to the main drive pulley that connect to various other pulleys by means of canvas belts to drive the machinery.

The main drive pulley that was described under the last photo.

Main drive wheel in action for other smaller wheels inside

Belts and pulleys that operate the collection of machines that create a functioning, operating mill.

The grinding room. The present owners of the mill are Richard & Cindy Boyer.

The saw mill portion of the mill. The log points outside to the north and Twp 34. The east side is also open to daylight for better operating visibility and sawdust control.

Plaque indicating the year built and listing the mill as a County Historical Landmark. The other plaque commemorates the placing of the mill on the National Register of Historical Places