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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IAT_atsion-mansion_Shamong-NJ.html
The imposing, classically-inspired Atsion mansion was the height of fashion when Samuel Richards built it in 1826. Sited on a rise, it overlooked both the ironworks and lake that served as a mill pond to provide water power to the village. The Ric…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9Z_bedford-mills_Shamong-NJ.html
Site of grist and sawmill complex erected by Thomas Bedford in 1807. Once was site of original Indian Gristmill which burned in 1762.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9Y_thompson-home_Shamong-NJ.html
Edward T. Thompson, former State Assemblyman (1871-73) Township Official, resided here. Home built 1807 by Thomas Bedford. Also a store and Post Office.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9X_country-store_Shamong-NJ.html
A general store was maintained continuously at this location since Civil War Days. A Post Office was also located here in the late 1800s.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9W_sawmill_Shamong-NJ.html
Site of sawmill in operation for more than two centuries. Had been site of original Indian sawmill. Operations ceased in early 1900's.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9V_brainerd_Shamong-NJ.html
Dwelling place of Rev. John Brainerd, who was missionary to the Reservation Indians from 1759-1777 located near this spot.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9O_meeting-house_Shamong-NJ.html
Log Meeting House, where John Brainerd preached to the Reservation Indians, was located near here. Later used by Whites for worship. Burned in 1809.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9N_first-fire-station_Shamong-NJ.html
On this site in October 1942 was erected the first Indian Mills Voluntary Fire Station
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9M_red-mens-hall_Shamong-NJ.html
Originally constructed for use as a Baptist Church in 1876. Later maintained by Improved Order of Red Men. Elections and town meetings held here for many years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I9L_treaty-tree_Shamong-NJ.html
Age-old traditions recall the site of a fallen mulberry tree nearby as a gathering place of Reservation Indians.
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