Logan Mills Gristmill
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Logan Mills, on the banks of Fishing Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, is the site of a three and one half story coursed stone grist mill built about 1840 by Colonel Anthony Kleckner. Water was diverted from the creek through a race into the basement, where two turbine wheels drove the milling machinery. The building has a tin covered gable roof, three bays by four bays, with 6 over 6 windows on the second story and 8 over 12 windows on the third. Three loading doors in the east gable end were served by a pulley over the third floor doorway, and a one story stone addition stands on the north elevation. Power was transmitted through wooden gears and leather belts, many of which survive. The mill is regarded as an outstanding example of pioneer craftsmanship, and it is notable as the only remaining grist mill in the area with much of its original equipment. Before the iron furnace, grist mills were the largest individual businesses in the region, and this one also served as a center of local commerce and politics. The dated machinery includes grinders from 1883 and dressing machines from 1888.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the mill is significant as a well-preserved water-powered grist mill, retaining much of its original machinery, much of it handmade wooden equipment and leather belts. It is described as the only remaining grist mill in the area with much of its original equipment. It was also presented as a former center of local business and political life, at a time when grist mills were the largest individual business operations in the region.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80003476, listed August 11, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Off PA 880, Logan Mills |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | August 11, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003476 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1840 |
| Architect / builder | Colonel Anthony Kleckner (builder) |
| Areas of significance | Industry |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The mill is in excellent condition and most of its original machinery remains in place and in operating condition. |
| Acreage | 0.2 |
| Coordinates | 41.00654, -77.38332 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80003476.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6667104
- This listing as JSON
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