McConnell's Mill
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N 40° 57.206 W 080° 10.203
17T E 569849 N 4533919
Built in 1852 by Daniel Kennedy on Slippery Rock Creek. Bought by Thomas McConnell in 1875. Operated until 1928.
Waymark Code: WM64R9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2009
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Built in 1852 by Daniel Kennedy on Slippery Rock Creek. He rebuilt in 1868 after fire. Bought by Thomas McConnell in 1875. The mill operated until 1928. It was one of the first rolling mills in the country, processing corn, oats, wheat and buckwheat. In 1946, the mill and surrounding property was given to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and was made a state park in 1957.
Current Status: Still In Use
Current Use: Tours, museum
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