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
Inscription.
Kolter's Mill. Village of Spencerville. This grain mill, which was located at the southwest corner of Second and 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.
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.
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 when traveling south on North Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 N Broadway St, Spencerville OH 45887, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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 153 times since then and 28 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.
