Donegal Mills Plantation

Donegal Mills is a grist mill complex from the 1700s in Lancaster County with several buildings spread across about 3.5 acres. The property includes a three-story stone mill building, a stuccoed stone mansion, a separate miller's house, and a wooden bake house arranged on the grounds.

The site was founded as a mill in 1775 and quickly became an important facility for Lancaster County's agricultural development. The mansion received major expansions during the 1820s and 1830s that shaped its current appearance.

The complex shows how early American millers lived and worked through its stone buildings and the way structures are arranged together. Visitors can see how the mill, mansion, and outbuildings formed a working agricultural settlement.

The site is located on Trout Run Road in Mount Joy and is open for visitor groups and special events. The property can be rented for private gatherings and celebrations on the grounds.

The mansion features a distinctive two-story porch across its front with five columns made of brick and stucco. This striking architectural addition was added as part of the building's 19th-century renovations.

Location: Pennsylvania

GPS coordinates: 40.08500,-76.54056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01