Hunterdon Historical Museum - Clinton NJ
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scornell1
N 40° 38.154 W 074° 54.758
18T E 507387 N 4498343
The oft photographed Hunterdon Historical Museum, also known as the Red Mill,is situated on the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River.
Waymark Code: WM7DJT
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2009
Views: 10
The historic Red Mill is known across the country as a photogenic symbol of early America's rural industry. The familiar red building can be found everywhere, including official New Jersey tourism posters, roadmaps and postcards. It is the most photographed spot in New Jersey and one of the top ten most photographed buildings in the U.S.
The ca. 1810 Red Mill was originally built as a woolen mill. Over the next 100 years, the Mill was used at different times to process grains, plaster, talc and graphite. The Mill was also used to produce peach baskets, as well as to generate electricity and pump water for the town.
The Mill currently houses exhibits as part of the museum complex. For further information contact:
The Red Mill Museum Village
908-735-4101
56 Main Street
Clinton, NJ 08809
Marker Name: Hunterdon Historical Museum
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Red Mill ca. 1810. Processed wool, plaster, grist, talc, graphite. Once generated electricity. Limestone quarry mined from early 1800's to 1963.
Dedication Date: 03/04/2005
City: Clinton Borough
County: Hunterdon County
Group responsible for placement: Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission
Web Link: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
A photo of the 'Marker' or 'Plaque' is required to identify the location, plus a picture of the 'Historic Site', please ALSO provide a detailed description of your visit so we can form a 'mental image'