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Dr. C.T. Jones Shane: Here is a scan from The Story of Four Mile Colony book of your grandfather: Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

Guy: Thanks for putting up the aerial and map. I thought you or someone would do so and I am trying to complete a project, so I didn't want to take the time to do it myself. I appreciate the assistance!! Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei...

Shane: Thank you for your kind words and welcome to the NJ Pine Barrens forums!! What started as the Four Mile Colony is known today as the New Lisbon Developmental Center. It is located along Route 72 just a little ways east of the Four Mile Circle, where Route 72 intersects Route 70...

Folks: I am hoping over the weekend to post scans of some ephemeral items I just received this evening from the old Pleasantville Speedway. I’ll probably throw in a little history for good measure!! (Sorry—I can’t resist writing some history on any subject—including the racetrack!!). Stay...

oji: As Ben suggests, Marilyn sells the Scott atlas reprint. You can also purchase it at the North Pemberton Railroad Station, the original merchandiser for the reprint. Regarding Judith Olsen, she is generally known for writing and publishing two books—one on the Borough of Pemberton and the...

Yes, LARGO—but that’s only because the table has holes!!!! Those snake-in-the-grass pool hustlers can really put the “bite” on you! I hope this response doesn’t rattle you!! Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

I don’t know, Gabe—do you think you are up for a “Bog Boogie”???? :mrgreen: Best regards, Jerseyman

oji: Little Pine Mill stood east-northeast of Browns Mills and south of Pointville. Here is a historic map that shows its location (I have labeled it with red lettering): Note the location of the buildings as of 1876, the date Scott published his atlas. In her annotated gazetteer of...

Well, I guess that cinches it—sorry for questioning the date! :bang: Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

Guy: Are you sure about the year cited above? In examining the survey map you placed in your message, the date looks a lot more like 1949, not 1999. What is the date of the survey itself? I don’t recall hearing anything about the state acquiring land there in 1999, but I could be wrong...

Bob: Thanks for your comments, which caused me to conduct some additional research. In point of fact, the original building is still visible in this post card view. It extended parallel to the photographer. The late 1880s or early 1890s additions included the tower entryway and the extension...

Jokerman: The farmhouse serving as the Soldiers Club in the one post card dates to either the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century based on its appearance and massing. You can see similar houses on Jacksonville Road west of Route 206 and a couple still stand along the Old Monmouth...

Thanks, fellows, for your comments. It’s great to examine how things once appeared through historic photographs and post cards! Best regards, Jerseyman __________________ scriptor rerum Nova Caesarea Dei memor, gratus amicus

Hey, Bob—that deer engraved on your mug looks identical to the logo for the Atlantic County Game Preserve. Would you happen to be a member there? Just curious. Best regards, Jerseyman

Pointville Oji and folks: Pointville takes its name from the star-shaped intersection in the center of town: The community dates to the late eighteenth century and began life as Scrabbletown in Hanover Township. Thomas Gordon’s 1834 Gazetteer of New Jersey describes...

Fabulous Time!!! Folks: What a fabulous time today at Sweetwater for all who attended!!! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting many of you and your significant others and families. Nice to finally meet bobpbx—a man who will go down in the “anals” of history! Gabe: You are one very talented...

Paul: I’m not sure I can answer your question, but here are two past discussions of the rock: http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/showthread.php?t=1863 http://forums.njpinebarrens.com/showthread.php?t=1844 Best regards, Jerseyman

Guy: Thanks for rectifying the photograph! The Bailey family resided in Atsion for many years and likely remained tenured there until the state acquired the property, when, I believe, they received a life estate in their property. Their house is the one featured in Post #20 of this thread...

Without a doubt, Guy, that photo does suffer from a serious reversal!! Can you flip it in PhotoShop? Best regards, Jerseyman

Folks: I can’t make any promises here, but the other day I spoke to Bill Bailey’s widow (a long-time friend of my mother) and inquired about old photographs of Atsion. She indicated that she had many, but it would take her some time to dig them out. So, I am hoping that in the future we may...