Glen Rock in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Glen Rock Woolen-Flour & Feed Mill

Photographed By Bill Barkley, January 1, 2014

1. The Glen Rock Woolen-Flour & Feed Mill Marker

Inscription. In 1827, William Heathcote built this building for use as a woolen mill. In 1851, the building was sold to Phillip Sheffer and Charles Olp. Sheffer bought out Olp and in 1852, converted the mill into a grist mill. In March 1885, Israel Glatfelter bought the mill from The G.F.Seitz estate and made many improvements which increased the mill's capacity. Glatfelter sold the mill in 1918 to B.Frank and Thaddeus Owings, who along with flour, began to manufacture June Bug Feed.

In 1983, after 131 years of service, the mill ceased operating and in 1984 the building was converted into a restaurant. In December 1893, Israel Glatfelter added the front building to his mill and moved his clothing store in. This was the first building in town to have large glass display windows.

Erected by Glen Rock Historic Preservation Society and PeoplesBank.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1885.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 39° 47.687′ N, 76° 43.956′ W. Marker was in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, in York County. Marker was on Main Street (Parish Route 216) west of Water Street, on the right

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when traveling west. On the South side of the building, visible from the rail trail. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 123 Main Street, Glen Rock PA 17327, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Glen Rock Woolen, Flour, and Feed Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); From Sawmill to Wherley's (within shouting distance of this marker); Creek and Rail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Glen Rock Carol Singers (within shouting distance of this marker); Trains, Grains, and More Trains (within shouting distance of this marker); Cold Spring Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roland Forrest Seitz (about 400 feet away); J.F. & H.O. Neuhaus (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Rock.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2014, by Bill Barkley of Westminster, Maryland. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 4, 2014, by Bill Barkley of Westminster, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.