Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kirby’s Mill
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
1. Kirby’s Mill Marker
Started by John Haines in 1778, as a grist mill, the settlement grew to include a sawmill, a smithy, a wheelwright shop, and a cider mill.
Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 39° 55.006′ N, 74° 48.354′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is at the intersection of Church Road and Fostertown Road, on the right when traveling west on Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Nehemiah Haines House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sawyer’s House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sandtown (approx. half a mile away); The John Haines House (approx. half a mile away); Two One-Room Schools (approx. half a mile away); Dr. Still’s Office (approx. one mile away); Dr. James Still Office (approx. one mile away); Cross Roads (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
2. Kirby’s Mill Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
3. Marker in Medford
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
4. Kirby’s Grist Mill
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
5. Sawmill
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
6. Blacksmith Shop
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 878 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
