Mill Details

Site: Jacob Merkel Mill / Johnson's Mill / Matz's Mill

Berks Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: 1891
Township: Colebrookdale Twp.
Watersource: Swamp Creek.

Location / Directions

Site: Jacob Merkel Mill / Johnson's Mill / Matz's Mill

One mile south of Bechtelsville on Pa 100, turn left on Swamp Creek Rd. Go for 2 miles and take a right turn onto Hickory Rd. The mill is on the left in about 0.25 miles.

Verse for Thought
"The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."
({Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV})
Site:   Jacob Merkel Mill / Johnson's Mill / Matz's Mill
Jim Miller 10/08/92

A smaller mill 2.5 story frame including a 1 story foundation of stone. Overall dimensions are approximately 30'x40'. It was in a run down condition in the late 80's, but in 1992, was in a far better condition. Rumors are circulating that the mill has either burned or been torn down. There does not appear to be any buildings where the mill used to be.

 
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