Lanterman's Mill

Lanterman's Mill is a three-story building beside a natural waterfall that has ground grain with traditional millstones since the 1840s. Water from Mill Creek powers the mill wheel, which turns the stones to produce cornmeal, wheat flour, and buckwheat flour for visitors to purchase.

German Lanterman and Samuel Kimberly built the current structure between 1845 and 1846, but it was the third mill to operate at this water-powered site. Earlier mills had used the same waterfall before this building replaced them.

The mill demonstrates traditional grain-grinding methods that were common in the 1800s, with millstones still processing corn, wheat, and buckwheat into flour. This working craft remains visible to visitors and connects them to how people once transformed raw grains into food staples.

The mill is easy to reach and requires no special preparation for a visit, as the path to the building is well-maintained. The best time to visit is during dry weather, when the creek's flow powers the mill's operations and the surrounding ground remains walkable.

The mill wheel and all its machinery operate by the same principles as the 1800s, without modern motors or modifications. The operation remains entirely dependent on the creek's natural flow, showing how earlier generations used simple but effective technology.

Location: Mahoning County

GPS coordinates: 41.06684,-80.68216

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04