Atsion, New Jersey facts for kids
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Atsion, New Jersey
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Samuel Richards Mansion in Atsion
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 Atsion, New Jersey
Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Atsion, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Atsion, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Burlington |
| Township | Shamong |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 874418 |
Atsion is an unincorporated community located within Shamong Township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The community is located next to Atsion Lake.
The settlement is located within the Wharton State Forest, and a forest office, parking area and information kiosk are located at Atsion.
History
Charles Read built a bog iron forge in 1766. Samuel Richards, son of the owner of the iron works at Batsto Village, bought the property in 1822.
Historic district
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Atsion Village
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| Location | U.S. Route 206 at Hampton Road |
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| Area | 703 acres (284 ha) |
| Built | 1766 |
| Built by | Charles Read |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001154 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 22, 1974 |
Atsion Village is a historic district encompassing the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 22, 1974 for its significance in architecture and industry. The district includes 7 contributing buildings. The Samuel Richards Mansion was built in 1826 with Greek Revival style.
