Jerusalem Mill

 

 

In 1772 the Jerusalem Mill was built outside Baltimore on the Gunpowder River. Using a rare vertical shaft mill design its horizontal water wheel turned an upright shaft to power the machinery in the floors above. It grew to become on of the largest mills in Maryland and helped to make Baltimore one of the leading milling centers in the country. The wood columns and beams are the forerunners to modern building design. The craftsmanship that went into its construction helped it survive two hundred years. After the mill closed it was used as a community center, a store, and an office building. It now stands in Gunpowder Falls State Park.

 

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Directions
Address:
2813 Jerusalem Rd.
Kingsville, MD 21087

Phone: 410-592-2897
  • Take I-95 north from Baltimore.
  • take exit 74 to MD 152. Go left, so that you cross back over the interstate.
  • Continue until Jerusalem Rd. Turn left
  • The mill will be on your left and well marked.

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References:

Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Nomination form