At The Stone Mill, we are very proud of our location not only because of its beauty but also because of its rich history. In 1792, Jacob Keller built the first paper mill in western Pennsylvania on land he had received from the Penn family in the mid 1700s. He selected a location between the protection of a rugged natural rock wall and the flowing water of what is today the Codorus Creek. Over the next two centuries, the location would also serve as an orphanage, a scrap metal salvage yard and legendarily an important stop on the Underground Railroad.

Although portions of the original mill have been torn down from the left side of the building, the remaining portion has been lovingly restored and now serves as a perfect host for the current gift shop which is owned and operated by Jeff and Shannon Geiman and Ray and Deb Gass. The stone and lime-mortared walls, aged wood beams and worn brick floors perfectly embrace and complement our unique inventory of items.