Mill Details

Peru Mills

Juniata Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: First mill 1799, rebuilt 1812
Township: Lack Twp.
Watersource: Willow Run.
Location / Directions

Peru Mills

The mill sits on the north side of Pa 35, just west of the junction of Pa 35 & T 327 in the village of Peru Mills.

Peru Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2008

The first mill was built c. 1799 by John Ferrier.

Peru Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2008

John Patterson came into possession of this property in 1810.

Peru Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2008

Patterson rebuilt the mill in 1812.

Peru Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2008

The mill was rebuilt again at a later time. GPS: 77' 41.11W, 40'22.56N

Peru Mills
Robert T. Kinsey 04/08/2008

The intriging smaller house type building by the road may have been the miller's house.

 
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