Brinley Grist Mill - Oakhurst NJ
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 40° 16.453 W 074° 01.011
18T E 583585 N 4458656
William Reape purchased the land that the Brinley Grist Mill was built on in 1665.
Waymark Code: WM12GM9
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2020
Views: 1
Brinley Grist Mill- William Reape purchased the land that the Brinley Grist Mill was built on in 1665. It was later willed to William Brinley in 1715. John Brinley, who as the son of William Brinley, built the mill in the 1700’s. The mill was the first business in the area and settlers would bring their grain here until the early 1900’s. The mill brought in settlers and helped the town of Oakhurst grow.
Group that erected the marker: Troop 70 Eagle Project by Ryan Ross
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: Monmouth Road. Oakhurst , NJ USA 07755
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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