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Corn Milling Stones

Nineteenth Century

— from Bucher's Mill near Reamstown, PA —

 
 
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 26, 2022
1. Corn Milling Stones Marker
Inscription. These Cocalico stones, made of Pennsylvania pebble stone, have a combined weight of 45,00 pounds. Having only been dressed several times, they are close to their original thickness.

Gift of Paul B. Flory
 
Erected by Paul B. Flory.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureIndustry & Commerce.
 
Location. 40° 2.54′ N, 76° 19.831′ W. Marker is near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. It is in Lancaster Township. It can be reached from North President Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 N President Ave, Lancaster PA 17603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Pennsylvania, specifically in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and in the Susquehanna Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Privy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Back (South Faηade) of Wheatland (within shouting distance of this marker); The Front (North Faηade) of Wheatland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Smokehouse / Icehouse (about 300 feet away); The Outbuildings (about 300 feet away); James Buchanan Home (about 300 feet away); The Frog Pond & West Meadow (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lancaster.
 
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Corn Milling Stones Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 26, 2022
2. Corn Milling Stones Marker
Corn Milling Stones Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, December 26, 2022
3. Corn Milling Stones Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 431 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 26, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 27, 2026