Mill Details

Merkel/Moselem Springs Mill

Berks Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: Earlier-1749/1796- - -Current-1854.
Township: Richmond Twp.
Watersource: Moselem Creek.
Location / Directions

Merkel/Moselem Springs Mill

North of US 222 at Moselem Springs 1.5 miles on Pa 662 to junction with Pa 403. The mill is smack alongside of Pa 662 on the right side at the junction.

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Merkel/Moselem Springs Mill
Jim Miller fall 1982

S. Merkel built the 40'x55' limestone mill to 2.5 stories with stone foundation.

Merkel/Moselem Springs Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2006

The datestone reads: CM . BM 1796, with 1749 under the above.

Merkel/Moselem Springs Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2006

Moselem Creek flows north and west from the dam/pond.

Merkel/Moselem Springs Mill
Robert T. Knisey 04/08/2006

Berks County maps show the mill to be on Moselem Golf Club property.

Merkel/Moselem Springs Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2006

It was is very good condition in October 1982 and better in 2006.

 
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