Dart's Mill Historic District

Dart's Mill Historic District is a preserved milling complex in Hunterdon County containing the main mill building, storage structures, and houses scattered along the water's edge. The buildings represent different periods of construction and show how the settlement grew around the water-powered industry.

The mill was founded during New Jersey's early settlement period and operated for generations as the heart of local farming activity. It served as a crucial processing hub for grain that farmers brought from the surrounding region.

The district shows how mills and farming shaped rural life in early New Jersey, with buildings that reveal the connection between water power and community survival. People relied on places like this to process their crops and sustain their livelihoods.

The site can be explored on your own or through guided tours arranged with the local historical society, which provides information about the buildings and structures. It helps to check ahead about which buildings are open and what walking routes work best for your visit.

The water-powered mill machinery remains mostly intact, showing how the river's force was converted into grinding power for processing grain. You can trace how water turned the wheels that drove the milling equipment inside the building.