Historical Markers in Batsto

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Historical Markers in Batsto

1 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Hammonton, Batsto — Auxiliary Power System —

This series of belts and jackshafts were installed in the late 19th century. They were powered by the gristmill’s turbine, Their purpose was to turn grindstones for sharpening tools and to power the corn sheller housed in the adjacent corncrib. — — Map (db m307122) HM

2 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Batsto — Exploring the Pinelands — Pinelands National Reserve —

The 1.1 million acre New Jersey Pinelands covering nearly one quarter of the state, is a region of varied resources and opportunities. The Pinelands is home to almost twelve hundred species of plants and animals, many unique natural environments, . . . — — Map (db m64194) HM

3 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Hammonton, Batsto — Ore Boat or Barge —

This boat is typical of the barges used to carry bog iron ore to the Batsto Furnace. It is estimated to be 150 years old and is 43 ft. long, with an 11 ft. beam. The boat was excavated from the north side of the Batsto Dam in 1957. — — Map (db m307125) HM

4 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Washington, Batsto — Swimming the Ladder to Success — Wharton State Forest —

While the Batsto Dam provided power to a once prospering village, it halted the natural migration of spawning fish. The Batsto River Fishway Project provides a pathway over the dam. This project improves the aquatic ecosystem and provides . . . — — Map (db m307127) HM

5 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Hammonton, Batsto — Wagon —

Although the exact date and manufacturer of this wagon are not known, it is possible that it was made by the Auburn Wagon Works in Martinsburg, WV around 1900. Wagons were used to transport goods both on the farm and to local markets, boat . . . — — Map (db m307128) HM

6 ► New Jersey, Burlington County, Batsto — Wharton State Forest — Pinelands National Reserve —

Wharton State Forest, located in the heart of the Pinelands, is the largest single tract of state-owned land in New Jersey, containing well over 120,000 acres. Important natural resources, historic villages and recreational opportunities can be . . . — — Map (db m253219) HM

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