Lanterman's Mill — Attraction in Youngstown

Isaac Powers and Phineas Hill established Lanterman's Mill site in 1799. The first gristmill in the Western Reserve was built with round logs. Eli Baldwin replaced the first mill with a larger frame structure in 1823. In 1843, Baldwin's mill was destroyed in a flood. Today you can still see a remnant of Baldwin's old mill. About 500 feet downstream, there rests one of Baldwin's buhrstones.

German Lanterman and his brother-in-law Samuel Kimberly built the present mill in 1845 to 1846 with 80 men and 20 teams of horses.

Lanterman's Mill originally had an overshot waterwheel but was converted to turbines before it ceased operations in 1888. The mill did not function again and fell into a deteriorated condition. In 1982 the Mill Creek Park activated plans to restore the mill and place it back into operation.

Today, Lanterman's Mill presents one of the most spectacular scenes in Ohio. Located next to a 23' natural waterfall, the mill stands 6 1/2 stories tall. The lower 4 stories are laid with cut sandstone. This massive stone foundation supports the upper 2 1/2-story frame structure. The exterior of the framed portion is covered with naturally weathered lap siding. The numerous windows are 12 over 8 double-hung. The mill was originally built for a 14' waterwheel and that presently powers the mill. The waterwheel is located inside the mill on the lowest level. The water is channeled into the mill via a millrace that has its sluice gates just above the 4' dam that is about 30 yards behind the natural waterfall. The dam's construction secures an ample water supply. The water flows through the millrace into the mill, over the waterwheel and exits at the lowest level under the building.

Presently the millstones grind whole-wheat flour, cornmeal and buckwheat that are sold at the mill's store. Lanterman's Mill is open May 1 through October 31, Tuesday through Friday 10-5, and Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 11-6. Tours of the mill are available for a nominal fee.

One of the most spectacular scenes in Ohio, the Lanterman's Mill is a wonderful experience. There are trails surrounding the mill and a replica covered bridge at the site. (Bresko; Darbee;...

This is a great mill and a great park. I went here and was immensely satisfied neither my experience. I drove up here, parked in the parking lots t, and walked down to the mill. The mill was very historic, being completely made out of wood. After looking at the mill for a while, I walked along a trail which took me to a covered bridge. I walked across the bridge and then walked along a trail along the other side of the river that the bridge crossed. I walked along this trail and it took me to a spot where I was across from the mill on the other side of the river. From here, I could see the mill and it’s large wheel, but I could also see the waterfall in front of the mill. I was particularly surprised that the river flowed on a large rock sticking out in the air before turning into a waterfall. The trail ended at the spot I just described, so I walked back to the covered bridge and the mill. Once I got back to the mill, I walked own another trail past the mill and other the bridge that goes above the park. This trail went past the bridge and along the river valley down to the river. It was a very nice trail, and I really enjoyed it. After I got to the end of the trail by the river, I turned around and went back to my car and drove away from the mill and park, satisfied with my experience. I gave this mill and park five stars because the park is very scenic and has nice hiking trails. The mill is...

This place is great, but take that with a grain of salt, as I am 100% biased. This mill was built by my great great great great great grandpa ( or something like that). Basically, I am related to German lanterman. But with that out of the way: man, this place is cool. The guy there who talks has some of the nicest boots I have ever seen. Plus, he is a very cool guy. Whenever we come here, he always talks about something new, and always ha something interesting to say. It is also incredibly cheap, you'll probably lose more money on gas than anything. It cost 5 dollars for a group of 4 to walk around the place. There is also very cool store filled with weird stuff I have never seen anywhere else. The re is also a bee hive display on the top floor, which, while kind of out of place, is still pretty cool. I highly recommend this place, probably more than anywhere else I...