Evans-Mumbower Mill

Evans-Mumbower Mill

The mill appears to date to the early 1800's, records indicate the construction of a saw mill by Abraham Evans in 1745. The mill changed hands several times in the late 1700's. It was reported to have been demolished and then a new mill built sometime in the late 18th century. The present building has a date stone of 1835. The mill was acquired by Henry Mumbower in 1858, and a member of that family operated the grist mill until around 1930.

For years the Evans-Mumbower Mill sat abandoned and deteriorating, rain pouring in through its rotted roof. In 1984 the Towamencin Historical Society acquired the mill and initiated repairs. In 1987 ownership passed to the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, which has done much repair and restoration work during the past twenty years. In 2008, the mill property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Presently, WVWA is restoring the mill's water wheel and millstones to functioning condition.