Grist Millstone 1774 - Bedford PA
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Don.Morfe
N 40° 01.198 W 078° 30.237
17T E 713011 N 4432958
This millstone, which dates prior to the American Revolution, came from Dutch Corner in Bedford County.
Waymark Code: WM129KA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2020
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Grist Millstone 1774-This millstone, which dates prior to the American Revolution, came from Dutch Corner in Bedford County. Jim Karns found it in 1985 while doing construction work near Imlertown. The mill from which it came is unknown. This stone, which weighs about 1000 pounds, was used for grinding corn, wheat, rye, and barley into flour. Joel and Rachel (Karns) Riggle donated the stone to the museum in 2012.
Group that erected the marker: Bedford County Historical Society
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
North Juliana Street
on the grounds of the Fort Bedford Museum
Bedford, PA USA
15522
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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