Bedford in Bedford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grist Millstone
1774
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 10, 2015
1. Grist Millstone Marker
This millstone, which dates prior to the American Revolution, came from Dutch Corner in Bedford County. Jim Karns found it in 1985 while doing construction work near Imlertown. The mill from which it came is unknown. This stone, which weighs about 1000 pounds, was used for grinding corn, wheat, rye, and barley into flour. Joel and Rachel (Karns) Riggle donated the stone to the museum in 2012.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 1.198′ N, 78° 30.237′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Pennsylvania, in Bedford County. Marker is on North Juliana Street. The marker is on the grounds of the Fort Bedford Museum. It is near the entrance door to the Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bedford PA 15522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Bedford (a few steps from this marker); Forbes Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Tablet Marks The Site of Fort Bedford (about 400 feet away); "King's House"
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Photographed By Don Morfe, November 10, 2015
2. Grist Millstone
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 10, 2015
3. Fort Bedford Museum-full view
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 10, 2015
4. Grist Millstone Marker
The marker is inside the entrance through the fence on the left.
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 10, 2015
5. E. Paul Reighard Dam
Commemorated February 7, 1972. This marker is on the front lawn of the Fort Bedford Museum
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 10, 2015
6. F. Paul Reighard Dam
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 30, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
