Joel Hill Saw Mill
3/4/2026 | 10m 8s
The Joel Hill Sawmill is the last water-powered sawmill still operating in the state.
The Joel Hill Sawmill, nestled in Equinunk, Pennsylvania, is the last water-powered sawmill still operating in the state. This WVIA video explores its 19th-century origins, the lumber industry that shaped local communities, and the dedicated volunteers who preserve and operate the mill today, keeping the tradition of early American industry alive.
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Joel Hill Saw Mill
3/4/2026 | 10m 8s
The Joel Hill Sawmill, nestled in Equinunk, Pennsylvania, is the last water-powered sawmill still operating in the state. This WVIA video explores its 19th-century origins, the lumber industry that shaped local communities, and the dedicated volunteers who preserve and operate the mill today, keeping the tradition of early American industry alive.
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