History:
John Dobson purchased what is now known as Sherman Mills, in the mid 1800’s. The Dobson Mills Complex stretched over nearly twenty-six acres along the Schuylkill River, where an industrial village named “Falls of Schuylkill” was built around the first natural falls. This area is now referred to as East Falls.
Originally used to manufacture yarn, the mills produced wool yarn, blankets, overcoat material, and various other types of textiles. During the Civil War, Dobson designed army blankets and uniforms for the Union troops.