Jerusalem Mills - Jerusalem, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 27.739 W 076° 23.440
18S E 380364 N 4369005
A historic marker describes how this mill was used to build guns during the Revolutionary War. The mill building still stands today, just to the south of this marker.
Waymark Code: WM149AC
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2021
Views: 4
The plaque says, "Established 1772 by David Lee, a Quaker from Bucks County., PA. A gun manufactory back of the mill furnished guns for the revolution in 1776. The original tract called Jerusalem patented 1687."
Year built?: 1772
Is the mill or gin still in operation?: No
What is or was processed here?: Guns
Are tours available?: Yes, on a regular basis.
How is or was it powered?: Unknown
What is it used as today?: Museum
Related link to this waymark.: Not listed
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