Lehman's Mill / Marsh Mills
Washington Co. | Maryland | USA
Watersource: Marsh Run.
Lehman's Mill / Marsh Mills
Take US 11 north from Hagerstown toward State Line, Pa. for about 3 miles. Turn right on Long Meadow Road, go about 1 mile and turn left on Paradise Church Road. Go about 2.5 miles to Reid Rd. Turn right, it becomes Lehmans Mill Road. Go about 1.5 miles from Paradise Church Rd to the mill on the west side Marsh Run.
A non-operating grist mill that is now employed for other uses. An earlier 2 story stone mill, Marsh Mills, was built by Thomas Spriggs in 1760.
The mill, also known as Marsh Mills, was built by Hays & Co. for Henry F. Lehman on property purchased by Henry's father Jacob in 1854.
The mill has been tastfully renovated to the 1860's period, and is being used in a non-mill fashion. *Update: As of April 2008, the mill functions as a retail business, selling wonderful home decor and fine handcrafted furniture and lighting. Experience the wonderful and peaceful surroundings of the mill location. Ronald & Cynthia Brezler 04/08/2008* *Update: We recently have updated many of the surrounding barns which house handmade furniture, garden items and much more. As of Nov 1, 2009, we are ready for the Holiday Season. Come experience the Magic of the Season! Holiday Hours: Tues- Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5; closed Mondays. Hope you visit soon! Cindy and Ronnie Brezler 11/05/2009*
The three doors on the gable end of the mill. The mill converted to steam power in 1887, after the mill had been in the Lehman family for over a century. Four generations of Lehmans concluded in 1969, when the operation was sold to Better Foods Foundation, Inc. Henry's son & grandson, both named William Barton Lehman were the last two generations of Lehmans to own & run the mill.
Two doors on the roadside, long side of the mill. The mill was purchased in 1996 by Rinnie & Cindy Brezler. The mill, which had operated until a few months prior to becoming Brezler property, has been turned into a country store. Check the website above the first photo for more history and details of its use today.