Mill Details

Refton Mill

Lancaster Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: Late 1800's- early 1900's
Township: Strasburg Twp.
Watersource: Electricity
Location / Directions

Refton Mill

Going south of the city of Lancaster on US 222, bear right on Refton Road after crossing the Pequea Creek. Turn left on Main Street through the small community of Refton. The mill is along Main Street.

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Refton Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 09/22/2006

The mill on Main Street in Refton was selling coal in the early 1900's.

Refton Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 09/22/2006

Shortly thereafter, they began milling & selling lumber and have been doing so ever since.

Refton Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 09/22/2006

In 1990, the main business moved to Willow Street, but the business, known as G. R. Mitchell Inc. is still doing some planing work at this site.

Refton Mill
Robert T. Kinsey 09/22/2006

Additional information is welcomed.

 
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