Accompanied by the constant hum of cicadas, George and I walked the trail this morning along the Little Gunpowder River between Jerusalem Mill and Belair Road. This is another of Harford Counties little gems located about 5 miles from my home. This is a historic site that has been around since Revolutionary times and had some importance during the CivilWar.
The Jerusalem Mill gristmill was built in 1772 by millwright Isiah Linton and was operated by miller David Lee. Lee's Merchant Mill produced the prized
White Silk flour for sale locally and overseas. The Lee's sold the gristmill in 1886. Operation continued until 1961. The restored mill structure opened in 1995.
McCourtney's Store (Circa 1830's) was built by Ralph S. Lee and was in use as a general store when it was raided during the Civil War by Confederate Major Harry Gilmore's cavalry.
The Tenant Farmhouse was occupied by farmers who maintained the large barn on the property which is now in ruins.
One of the few remaining covered bridges in the US is part of the Jerusalem Mill Village complex. It was built in 1865.
Ruins of the old barn
The Little Gunpowder River
The Jerusalem Mill gristmill was built in 1772 by millwright Isiah Linton and was operated by miller David Lee. Lee's Merchant Mill produced the prized White Silk flour for sale locally and overseas. The Lee's sold the gristmill in 1886. Operation continued until 1961. The restored mill structure opened in 1995.
McCourtney's Store (Circa 1830's) was built by Ralph S. Lee and was in use as a general store when it was raided during the Civil War by Confederate Major Harry Gilmore's cavalry.
The Tenant Farmhouse was occupied by farmers who maintained the large barn on the property which is now in ruins.
One of the few remaining covered bridges in the US is part of the Jerusalem Mill Village complex. It was built in 1865.
Ruins of the old barn
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