Hill's Mill
Newlin Grist Mill
213 S. Cheyney Road
“Everything in it [the mill] was covered by the white dust of the flour. Even the miller was white from his cap to his shoes” (Hannum, p.50).
“Hill’s Mill” is a photograph of the Newlin Grist Mill and Markham train station and post office. The grist mill began operation in 1704 under Nathaniel Newlin and remained in business through the early 20th century. At the time of the 1924 tour, the Hill family owned the grist mill. The property was purchased in 1956 by a descendant of Nicholas Newlin – E. Mortimer Newlin and his wife. Together, they created a public park that countless people enjoy today.
The Markham Station building was constructed in 1857 and served as one of three stops in Concord Township on the Chester Creek Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The building was also the Markham post office for a time.
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Both buildings in the photograph similarly exist today. The Markham train station was converted into the Newlin Visitor’s Center.