Montgomery Worsted Mills

Montgomery Worsted Mills is a textile mill along the Wallkill River with a main brick building and two side structures for hydroelectric systems and offices. The facility uses the river water to generate electricity and operates a retail shop selling yarn products.

The mill was founded in 1813 and rebuilt in 1892 after a fire damaged the original structure, establishing itself as a major textile producer. During the Great Depression, textile production ceased but the facility shifted to hydroelectric generation instead.

The mill complex shapes the local landscape with its brick buildings and worker housing lining Factory Street, making the industrial past visible in the community. These structures tell the story of how the area grew around the factory operations.

The site is accessible to visitors during business hours, with a retail shop where you can purchase yarn products. The location sits directly along the river, offering good views of the hydroelectric equipment and historic buildings.

Remarkably, the mill continues to sell yarn products through its shop even though production shifted away from textiles to electricity generation. This unusual blend of modern power operations with sales of traditional yarn products sets it apart from typical industrial sites.

Location: Montgomery

GPS coordinates: 41.53056,-74.22667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47