Lightfoot Mill, Colonial grain mill in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.
Lightfoot Mill contains a complete power transmission system from the 18th century with original machinery components and wooden gears still intact.
Samuel Lightfoot established this grain mill in 1747, making it one of eight initial mills in Pikeland Township during colonial Pennsylvania's agricultural expansion.
The mill shifted from flour production to animal feed milling in the mid-1800s, reflecting the transformation of Chester County into a dairy farming region.
Visitors can purchase stone-ground flour and cornmeal produced using traditional methods while attending regular milling demonstrations throughout the year.
The Collins family maintained operations through the Great Depression by adding a machine shop and serving as the local post office.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.08139,-75.64444
Latest update: March 15, 2025 07:40
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