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Kauffman Mill
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National Register of Historic Places

Kauffman Mill

Also known as Spengler Mill

On the National Register since 199036 years
Gristmill with Attached DwellingListed 1990Upper Bern Township

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Kauffman Mill

Kauffman Mill, at Jct. of Mill and Mill Hill Rds., Upper Bern Township, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 8, 1990. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Gristmills in Berks County MPS. The listing covers 1 acre.

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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 153 MB · National Archives↗
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Jct. of Mill and Mill Hill Rds., Upper Bern Township, Upper Bern Township

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Questions about Kauffman Mill

Is Kauffman Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 8, 1990 (Register number 90001620).

Is Kauffman Mill a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gruber Wagon Works, 11.6 miles away.

Can you visit Kauffman Mill?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Kauffman Mill?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 153 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71992330 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.