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Gristmills Were a Lifeline For a Farming Commumity

Gristmills Were a Lifeline For a Farming Commumity

During the nineteenth century, gristmills dotted the streams of the Susquehanna Valley. They transformed the harvest into food—but also helped transform scattered farms into communities.

August 28, 2026 · Terry Diener · Additional Credits: Credits: Union County Heritage Bicentennial Edition, Volume V. Union County Historical Society, 1976. pgs. 41–3; (Fought's Mill in 1909. Isaac Allen Moyer, standing in center in overalls, was the 8th owner of the mill.)