Owings Upper Mill

Owings Upper Mill is a grist mill in Owings Mills, Maryland, built from brick with a stone foundation that rises above three stories. The main structure measures 50 by 60 feet (about 15 by 18 meters) and features detailed masonry work with a molded brick water table at its base.

Samuel Owings, an American Revolutionary War patriot, built this mill in 1791, making it the oldest and largest surviving mill structure in Baltimore County. The building earned National Register of Historic Places recognition in 1978 for its historical value.

The purple bricks between the second and third story windows spell out 'EUREKA FLOUR MILL' on the building's face. This text marking identified the mill to travelers and local people who recognized the name from its reputation in the region.

The site spreads across about 8.9 acres, giving you plenty of space to explore around the mill building. Access is from Reisterstown Road, and you should allow time to walk the grounds and take in the full scale of the property.

The building received two wooden extensions during the 1880s that blend with the Early Republic style of the original structure. These later additions reveal how the mill adapted to changing needs and continued operating over many decades.