Greenville Planing Mill. —This establishment was opened in 1865 by McPherrin & Son, who were succeeded by the present owners, J. A. & J. B. Heilman, in May, 1879. T. E. Heilman also had an interest, which he sold to his partners in 1880. The premises now comprise an acre of ground, upon which are located the mill, the dry-kiln, the warehouse and the office, the mill is found the latest improved machinery, which is operated by a 40 horse power engine. The products of the firm are doors, sash, mouldings, blinds, brackets and general planed lumber, which receive a ready sale in local markets. 

History of Mercer County, 1888, page 438