More InfoSpeakers: Rob Auermuller, Superintendent, Wharton State Forest; Barbara Solem, author
Description: In 1766 Charles Reed erected an ironworks at Atsion that operated successfully for a number of years. Atsion was an important industrial center during those early years, even making iron products that were used to support the revolutionary war effort. The village grew and by the early 19th century 700 people lived in the town. After the iron industry failed in the mid-1800s, a paper mill was built at Atsion that eventually operated as a cotton mill and later as a cranberry packing and sorting house. Come and learn about the history of this fascinating ghost town as you do a walking tour of the old village. For those interested, Barbara Solem (author of "Ghost Towns and Other Quirky Places in the New Jersey Pine Barrens") will offer a tour of the village after the mansion tour.
Cost: $10/person
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration: Register online
https://www3777.ssldomain.com/pinelandsalliance/shopcart/products_by_category.php?catId=39&adv_cat=PINELANDS HERITAGE SERIES
Description: In 1766 Charles Reed erected an ironworks at Atsion that operated successfully for a number of years. Atsion was an important industrial center during those early years, even making iron products that were used to support the revolutionary war effort. The village grew and by the early 19th century 700 people lived in the town. After the iron industry failed in the mid-1800s, a paper mill was built at Atsion that eventually operated as a cotton mill and later as a cranberry packing and sorting house. Come and learn about the history of this fascinating ghost town as you do a walking tour of the old village. For those interested, Barbara Solem (author of "Ghost Towns and Other Quirky Places in the New Jersey Pine Barrens") will offer a tour of the village after the mansion tour.
Cost: $10/person
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration: Register online
https://www3777.ssldomain.com/pinelandsalliance/shopcart/products_by_category.php?catId=39&adv_cat=PINELANDS HERITAGE SERIES
