Workers are dismantling the Felton Mill after it was discovered to be unstable and concerned many in that southeastern York County borough as a fire hazard. (See additional photos below.) Background posts: Glen Rock Mill Inn: 'They are happy to see it open again' and Part of York County's past, Biesecker Mill, goes on the auction block and Pioneering sisters operated York County grist mill near Cross Roads.
The Felton Mill draws draws attention to the heyday of those water-powered buildings on nearly every stream of size in this region.
Thanks to the efforts of researcher Grant Voaden, more than 270 York County mills and 50 in Adams County are documented.
His work rests in a four-draw filing cabinet at the York County Heritage Trust archives, 250 E. Market St., York... .
Continue reading Researcher leaves detailed files on more than 300 York and Adams mills.
