Casper and Abraham Shafer Grist Mill Complex | |
The Casper and Abraham Shafer Grist Mill Complex in 2011. | |
Location | 928 Main Street, Stillwater Township, New Jersey |
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Coordinates | 41°02′00″N74°52′29″W / 41.03324°N 74.87467°W Coordinates: 41°02′00″N74°52′29″W / 41.03324°N 74.87467°W |
Area | 16.4 acres (6.6 ha) |
Built | 1764, rebuilt after fire 1844 |
NRHP reference No. | 09000653 [1] |
NJRHP No. | 4899 [2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | December 10, 2009 |
Designated NJRHP | December 10, 2009 |
Casper and Abraham Shafer Grist Mill Complex is located in Stillwater Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. The mill was built in 1764 and rebuilt after an 1844 fire and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 2009.
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