Helfrich's Springs Grist Mill

Helfrich's Springs Grist Mill is a three-story fieldstone building constructed in 1807 and situated along Jordan Creek in Whitehall Township. The structure features a slate roof and was designed to harness water power from the creek to grind grain.

Peter Grim built the mill in 1807 to serve the growing settlement as a working grain mill. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 reflects the structure's importance as one of the region's oldest surviving industrial buildings.

The mill represents the milling craft that sustained communities along local waterways for generations. Visitors can observe the grinding mechanisms and water-powered systems that were central to daily life in early American settlements.

The building is not regularly open to the public and operates primarily for private events and meetings. Planning a visit ahead of time by contacting the Whitehall Historical Preservation Society is advisable.

The property includes the Peter Grim House from 1834, which serves as a research center for genealogical studies. Visitors can access records and documents that trace the history of the region and its early families.

Location: Whitehall Township

GPS coordinates: 40.62528,-75.49139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41