William Young was granted water rights in the late 1600's and erected a small mill with which to grind limestone. The next mill was built and operated by Samuel Patterson in 1756; who three years later died, and the mill was sold from the estate to Jacob Ludwick. Ludwick ran the mill from 1759 to 1783, when it was sold to George Eckert. George built the new mill, 40'X 53'limestone/frame in 1800 and operated it as Springwell Forge until his death in 1807. George Eckert Jr. inherited the mill from his father and operated the grist mill asnd a saw mill from 1807 thru 1829.

George Lewis Eckert owned the grist mill now known as Osceola Mill from 1829-1868; whereupon, it was purchased by Israel Rohrer and it was he who rebuilt it in 1868. Rohrer died in 1874, and the mill was sold to Martin Rohrer, Israel's brother. Later owner was Moses Snavely 1879-1903. The mill is in great condition today, associated with the Osceola Mill House Bed & Breakfast next door, and served as of 1995, as a home and studio.