Taylor's Mill Historic District
Historic district in New Jersey, United States
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Taylor's Mill Historic District, a 26-acre (11 ha) historic district featuring the gristmill Taylor's Mill, is located along Taylor's Mill Road and Rockaway Road near Oldwick in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 1992 for its significance in architecture, exploration/settlement, industry, and military.[4] The district boundary was increased by 8 acres (3.2 ha) in 1997 to cross the Rockaway Creek and extend into Tewksbury Township.[5]
Taylor's Mill Historic District | |
Taylor's Mill in 2026 | |
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| Location | Taylor's Mill Road and Rockaway Road, Readington Township, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Oldwick, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40°39′43″N 74°45′58″W |
| Area | 26 acres (11 ha) |
| Built | c. 1760 |
| Architectural style | 18th-century masonry mill |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000636[1] (original) 97000105[2] (increase) |
| NJRHP No. | 1627, 3250[3] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 11, 1992 |
| Boundary increase | March 7, 1997 |
| Designated NJRHP | April 10, 1992 January 15, 1997 |
History
Colonel John Taylor (1744–1811) built this grist and flouring mill c. 1760 on the Rockaway Creek. It supplied grain for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The mill had many subsequent owners, including Eleanor and Manning McCrea.[4]
On April 5, 2024, the mill suffered damage from the 2024 New Jersey earthquake, a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook much of the Northeast United States.[6]
The mill and surrounding area are slated to be restored.[7]
Gallery
Information sign by new bridge over the Rockaway Creek
Taylor's Mill after the 2024 earthquake (April 2024)
Taylor's Mill after stabilization (October 2024)
