Mill Details
Jericho Mills
Juniata Co. | Pennsylvania | USA
Known Dates: c. 1770
Township: Fermanagh Twp.
Watersource: Lost Creek.
Watersource: Lost Creek.
Location / Directions
Jericho Mills
Located north of Pa 35 on Mill Road off Lost Creek Road.
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008
One report says it was built by James Purdy in 1770.
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008
Another report says John Purdy took over the mill in 1779 and ran it until 1793, when he sold it to Peter Sturgeon.
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008
Later owners include Alan Copenhaver, Hiram Jones, Ralph Cargill, Andrew Bower, and Peter Shell.
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008
The mill was still operating in 2008.
Robert T. Kinsey 03/30/2008
GPS: 77' 20.24W, 40' 36.84N
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