Darts Mills, New Jersey facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Darts Mills, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Hicks House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Hunterdon
Township	Readington
Elevation	144 ft (44 m)
GNIS feature ID	875804

Darts Mills is a small, historic community in New Jersey. It's located in Readington Township, which is part of Hunterdon County. This area is special because it sits right on the South Branch of the Raritan River.

Long ago, in the early 1700s, many mills were built here. These mills used the river's power to grind grain or saw wood. At its busiest, Darts Mills had a merchant, a blacksmith, a store, and a whole group of mills. The very last mill building here burned down in 1994. But you can still see some of its old foundation walls and a channel called a mill race today.

Exploring Darts Mills' Past

Darts Mills is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a small place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger township, which in this case is Readington Township.

The community's history is closely tied to the river. The South Branch of the Raritan River provided the energy needed to power the mills. These mills were very important for the local economy. They helped process crops and materials for people living nearby.

The Historic District

The Dart's Mill Historic District is a special area that covers about 5 acres. It's recognized as a historic district. This means it has important old buildings and sites that tell a story about the past.

This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1982. This listing means the area is important for its architecture and its history of industry. The district includes:

• 4 buildings that help tell the story of the past (called contributing buildings)
• 5 important historical locations (called contributing sites)
• 3 structures that add to the historical feel (called contributing structures)

Important Buildings in the District

Two key buildings in the Dart's Mill Historic District are the Hicks House and the Mill House.

• The Hicks House: This is a two-story building made of wood. It was probably the home of the person who owned the mill or the person in charge of it.
• The Mill House: This building was likely used by another worker at the mill. It might have also had a small shop inside.

Mill house