Spencerville in Allen County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kolter's Mill
Village of Spencerville
Est. 1844
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
1. Village of Spencerville Marker
This grain mill, which was located at the southwest corner of Second & Broadway Streets and considered one of the oldest landmarks in Spencerville, was constructed in 1843 and remained in existence until the early 1940's. The mill eliminated the need for area residents to travel to Piqua to get their grain ground into meal and flour. Two 60-year-old water wheels, one 44 inches in diameter and one 36 inches in diameter, both with wooden spokes, served the mill with power from the Miami and Erie Canal. The mill featured huge hewed timbers, which provided support for the heavy machinery, giving ample evidence of the workmanship of the pioneers of Spencerville.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the The Miami & Erie Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 40° 42.467′ N, 84° 21.276′ W. Marker is in Spencerville, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of North Broadway Street and East 3rd Street, on the left
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
2. Village of Spencerville Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Village of Spencerville (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Village of Spencerville (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Village of Spencerville (a few steps from this marker); Bowersock Bros. Post No. 6772 Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miami Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miami-Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Revolutionary War (approx. Ό mile away); Persian Gulf War (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencerville.
Photographed By Craig Doda, April 20, 2022
3. Village of Spencerville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
