Newlin Mill Complex

Newlin Mill is a water-powered gristmill on Chester Creek with its original dam and mill race from the colonial era. The property includes five historic buildings within a 150-acre woodland park and features restored mill machinery and exhibits.

The mill was established in 1704 by Nathaniel and Mary Newlin on land obtained from William Penn. It supplied neighboring communities with ground grains for centuries before commercial operations ceased in 1941.

The buildings on site show how early settlers lived and worked in this area. Visitors can see how important water power was to daily labor and how mills served as community centers.

The grounds are easy to explore on foot and offer parking for visitors with mobility needs. The paths through the woodland and around the buildings are relatively level and accessible for most people.

The mill retains its original French grindstone and continues to harness water power from Chester Creek for operation. This makes it one of the few places where colonial milling techniques remain actively demonstrated to the public.