The Levi Sheard Mill, also known as Sheard's Mill and the John S. Clymer Mill, is an historic, American grist mill that is located in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Levi Sheard Mill | |
 Levi Sheard Mill, September 2012 | |
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| Location | 8308 Covered Bridge Road, East Rockhill Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°27′17″N 75°16′44″W / 40.45472°N 75.27889°W |
| Built | c. 1825, c. 1850, c. 1870, c. 1905 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001149[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 18, 2006 |
It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2006.[1] The Sheard's Mill Covered Bridge, which is situated next to the mill, is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
History and architectural features
editThe first section of this historic structure was built circa 1825, with three additions built into the early twentieth century. The mill was purchased by Levi Sheard in 1844. In 1916, ownership was transferred to brothers Rubin and John Clymer. The mill continued to operate until the 1970s.
A sign placed in front of the mill indicates the importance of the grist mill to the surrounding area. Currently the property is used as a campground.[2][3]
It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2006.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Hegel, Theresa. "Upgrade for Campground". Newspaper. Philly Burbs. Archived from the original on 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- ^ "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Note: This includes David Kimmerly (July 2005). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Levi Sheard Mill" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-10-16.