About this property
Clear Spring Mill is a historic mill complex located at Franklin Township, York County, Pennsylvania. The complex includes the grist mill, sawmill, and corn crib. The grist mill was built in 1886, and is a 2 1/2-story, heavy timber frame building on a banked sandstone foundation.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 96001199. It was listed on November 4, 1996.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Clear Spring Mill listed on the National Register?
Clear Spring Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Clear Spring Mill?
Clear Spring Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Clear Spring Mill?
The period of significance for Clear Spring Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
Can I research the history near Clear Spring Mill?
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