Prallsville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prallsville, New Jersey
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Mill in Prallsville
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 Prallsville, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Prallsville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Prallsville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Borough and Township | Stockton and Delaware |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 879475 |
Prallsville is a small, historic community in New Jersey. It's located right next to the Delaware River and Wickecheoke Creek. This area is special because it's home to the Prallsville District, which was added to a list of important historic places in 1979. It sits on the edge of two towns, Stockton and Delaware Township, in Hunterdon County.
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A Glimpse into Prallsville's Past
How Waterways Shaped the Town
Long ago, in the 1830s, a special canal was built right through Prallsville. This was the feeder canal for the larger Delaware and Raritan Canal. It helped transport goods and people along the Delaware River.
Later, in the 1850s, a railroad called the Belvidere-Delaware Railroad was built next to the canal. A train station was also built here, making Prallsville an even busier place for travel and trade.
Prallsville's Historic District
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Prallsville District
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Mill along the Feeder Canal of the Delaware and Raritan Canal
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| Location | NJ Route 29, Delaware River and Wickecheoke Creek |
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| Area | 17 acres (6.9 ha) |
| Built | 1790 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001498 |
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| Added to NRHP | June 27, 1979 |
The Prallsville District is a historic area that covers about 17 acres. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1979. This was because of its important role in industry long ago.
What You Can See at Prallsville Mills
The district is also known as Prallsville Mills. It got this name from John Prall Jr., who bought the mills in 1794. Today, the area is part of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. It works like an open-air museum, where you can explore old buildings and learn about history. There are 15 important buildings and 2 structures that help tell the story of this place.
Images for kids
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Grist Mill and Grain Silo
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Lock on the Feeder Canal of the Delaware and Raritan Canal
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Feeder Canal overflow spillway for the Wickecheoke Creek
