GRIST MILL


Grist mills were one of the first industries in the Lancaster area.

In the past, the hard red Triassic rock or sandstone which extends across the northern portion of the county was used for millstones to grind the grain in the numerous grist mills located throughout the area. Nearly 300 flour (grist) mills operated on county streams and limeburners were employed busily producing lime for soil dressing in southern Lancaster County and neighboring counties and states.

Text taken directly from their website, for further information on the HISTORY OF LANCASTER COUNTY, please visit Lancaster County Historical Society website. www.lancasterhistory.org

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